5) Tennis elbow.
(GALLERY STOCK)The cause: Tennis elbow involves injury or damage to the muscles and tendons that extend the forearm and wrist that attach to the outside portion of the elbow.
“Repetitive activities can contribute to this condition. Any activities that involve regular extension of the wrist and forearm can incite tennis elbow, including golf,” says Hogrefe.
How to treat it: You can grab a counter force elbow strap (like this one for $19.99 on Amazon) to alleviate pressure on the affected muscle/tendon. “These tend to be most beneficial in the first six weeks following the onset of symptoms,” says Dr. Hogrefe.
How to prevent it: Work on strengthening your arms and shoulders by strapping on cuff weights to your wrists and doing 3 sets of 15-20 reps of side-lying external rotations.
When to see a doctor: “Tennis elbow typically resolves for most individuals with rest,” says Dr. Hogrefe. But if your symptoms persist for more than six weeks or your elbow/forearm feels weak, you should see a doctor for more testing.
