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Tennis Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis Therapy – Who Needs Elbow Surgery?

• most patients were between 30 and 50 years old
• no difference between male and female
• an average of 74% had their dominant arm affected
• patients had symptoms an average of 19 months before surgery

Several elbow surgery procedures and their variations have been developed for the treatment of tennis elbow over the years. Most elbow surgery procedures involve removal of the scarred / degenerated tissue of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscle with or without some form of drilling of the lateral epicondyle.

Tennis Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis Therapy – Should I have an elbow injection?

If recommended by your specialist YES -
BUT in my opinion only after

1. you can fully straighten your elbow
2. you have a good stretch in your extensor muscles
3. you have tried a few weeks of a structured rehab program

AND you still have pain!

Elbow Pain

This video checks whether you can fully bend and more importantly fully straighten your elbow.
The ability to fully straighten your elbow is crucial for people suffering from elbow pain.
If you suffer from Tennis Elbow pain then it is essential that your elbow straightens fully – otherwise your elbow pain will not improve!
Follow the instructions carefully and compare both arms.

Elbow Exercise – The Best Tennis Elbow Stretch

This is the Best Tennis Elbow Exercise to stretch out your Tennis Elbow.
I much prefer the method shown in this video – you can accurately compare the two sides by how far forward you can take your wrist.
This is the technique I recommend you use to stretch out your elbow at least 2-3 times a day.
Initially aim to hold each stretch for at least 10-15 seconds and repeat 4 times.
It is possible to hold the stretch for 30 seconds with practice.
Rest for at least 10 seconds between each stretch.