Tennis Elbow/Golfer’s Elbow

Tennis elbow and Golfer’s elbow is a condition in which the tendons connected to the muscles that extend and flex the wrist become weak. These tendons insert into the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle for tennis elbow) and the inside of the elbow (medial epicondyle for golfer’s elbow). These tendons can have tiny or microscopic tears within them that cause pain. This pain can be chronic (long-term) and cause a significant decrease in the ability to enjoy daily life.