This condition often is caused by overuse of the arm, wrist, and hand in certain activities. When a person over uses the forearm muscles that pull the wrist back from the palm, the tendons can become inflamed with small tears developing. Since many sports require extensive practice to develop the skills and strength necessary for competition, athletes are especially susceptible to tennis elbow. Occupational activities like painting with a brush or using a chainsaw also can lead to overuse injuries like this condition. Fortunately, the damage to the muscles and tendons can be reversed often just with rest of the arm and joint. Improvement can be seen in as short at two to three weeks. At times, more aggressive treatment is necessary to correct the condition.Next
