Question 1

can doing pushups irritate tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow can be aggravated by any activity that places the wrist in extension.  Depending on the severity of the condition, one may be able to continue to do pushups.  There is great variability in the severity of the condition and the activities that aggravate it.

Question 2

can i still do push ups with tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if not painful: Usually the result of repetitive stresses. I would position your hands in a postion that does not produce pain. You can also stretch those mucles by holding the arm straight out in front of you you and use the other than to gently bend the wrist down toward the floor to feel the stretch across the top fo the forearm mucles, hold for 30 seconds and repeat x3. Consider a brace with activity.

Question 3

is tennis elbow fixable?

Accepted Answer

Self Resolving: Mostly the problem spontaneously resolves over time.  The difficulty is it is hard to predict the length of time until it resolves.  Rarely needs surgery.  Therapy and activity modifications or restrictions are the mainstay of treatment.  Night-time neutralization bracing is also quite effective, i.e., keeping the arm and elbow neutral at night with a brace, a pillow, and/or a wrap.

Question 4

what actually is tennis elbow?

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Tennis elbow: This is pain that arises from the lateral part of the elbow where the common extensor tendon originates from the lateral epicondyle. Usually arises due to repetitive irritation.

Question 5

what is tennis elbow and how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

See below: Tennis elbow is soreness or pain on the outside (lateral) side of the upper arm near the elbow.

Treatment is rest, ice and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin).

Question 6

what is actually happening if you have tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Inflammed tendon..: It is called tennis elbow because many tennis players suffer this condition due to overusing it swinging the racquet--the backhand stroke. Trauma to the area either acutely or chronically can cause this infliction which can be quite painful. Good range of motion, stretching, use of elbow-strap, avoid the "traumatic activities", motrin/aleve may help. If not better, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 7

tennis elbow cold wraps or heat?

Accepted Answer

Cold : For lateral epicondylitis(tennis elbow) cold wraps are more effective when they are hurting as they vasoconstrict the blood vessels to the area and thus decrease swelling. Heat may feel better temporarily but the vasodilation(increased blood flow) that it allows sometimes causes more swelling, then more pain...Good luck!

Question 8

tennis elbow in both elbows lupus?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not related to lupus.

Question 9

how long does tennis elbow pain last?

Accepted Answer

Up to 1 year: Tennis elbow can be stubborn.  Symptoms can last for up to 1 year or more. Fortunately, patience usually pays off. Non-op care is successful in 90% of cases.

Question 10

could a 14 year old have tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

It's possible.: Although, that would be pretty young for the condition. See a non surgical sports medicine specialist, to make sure there's not an underlying sprain, torn ligament, or stress fracture.

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