What is Epicondylitis?
Epicondylitis is a common medical term for a type of inflammation and pain located at the elbow. This condition is caused by repetitive stress or overuse of the muscles and tendons attaching to the elbow joint, typically from repeated contraction of the muscles that help control the movement of your elbow, hand and wrist.
The two most commonly known types of epicondylitis are medial (golfer’s elbow) and lateral (tennis elbow). Although these conditions are quite similar, they do refer to different areas of the elbow and forearm and are caused by different movements.
Medial epicondylitis is caused by straining the forearm muscles that attach to the inside of the elbow, while lateral epicondylitis refers to straining the forearm muscles that attach to the outside of the elbow. In simplified terms, one is more related to a forehand motion, while the other more to a backhand motion. So it’s entirely possible that a golfer may have tennis elbow and a tennis player may have golfer’s elbow.
Common Symptoms
- Pain and tenderness around the elbow, may be constant or aggravated only with certain actions or movements
- Pain into the forearm
- Weakness of the hand/wrist
- Stiffness of the elbow
- Numbness and tingling of the forearm, hand and/or fingers
Although this condition frequently affects golfers and tennis players, it also affects other individuals who participate in sports, work or leisure activities that include highly repetitive elbow, arm, wrist, and hand motions, especially when gripping something rather tightly.
In sports this may include diverse groups like baseball players, weight lifters, table-tennis players and bowlers. In work and leisure activities, carpenters, movers, mechanics, landscapers, gardeners, cooks, and house or office cleaners may suffer from these pains. For some individuals even typing or writing can trigger epicondylitis.
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Cold Laser Therapy Epicondylitis Treatment: Step 1
Cold Laser Therapy Epicondylitis Treatment: Step 2
Cold Laser Therapy Epicondylitis Treatment: Step 3
Transfers light energy to the affected cells of muscle, regenerating and strengthening damaged muscle tissue to prevent future injury.
Decreases Inflammation:
Speeds up the body's natural inflammation phase and induces the repair phase of healing.
Removes Internal Scar Tissue:
Inhibits and removes Internal Scar Tissue that naturally forms after an injury and can cause discomfort and a delay in healing.
Nerve Regeneration:
Helps damaged nerves to recover by growing the neural network and repairing vital insulation around the nerve.
Stimulates Blood Flow:
Increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients required for healing of the affected cells.
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