Inflammation or micro damage collagenous tissue on either lateral or medial side of the distal humurus

TYPES OF EPICONDYLITIS – 

• Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis
• Golfers elbow or medial epicondylitis

1. tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis

Tennis elbow is a swelling of tendon that causes pain in the elbow and arm the pain associated with tennis elbow may radiate from the outside of elbow into forearm and wrist

• it causes pain on the outside of the elbow
• mild discomfort that worsens over time

Symptoms of tennis elbow

• Difficulty in Shake hands
• External irritation or inflammation
• Elbow weakening
• Difficulty in grip an object
• Difficulty in Holding a mug
• The area is swelled and reddish in color

CAUSES OF TENNIS ELBOW

• Gripping a racket during a swing ( due to this strain the muscles and put too much stress on the tendons
• Excessive use of extensor of the fore arms
• Overusing forearm due to repetitive activities
• Trauma to the elbow
• Stress on elbow tendons

DIAGNOSE of tennis  elbow :

• electromyography- this detect problem with the nerves in elbow
• flex   arm, wrist, and elbow to see where it hurts.
• imaging tests, an X-ray or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) – to detect the arthritis  in elbow

treatment of tennis elbow :

• apply ice on elbow to reduce pain and swelling.
• Apply elbow strap-   to protect the injured tendon from further strain.
• use of non- steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) – to help with pain and swelling
• exercises  to reduce stiffness and increase flexibility thrice a day
• physical therapy to strengthen and stretch the muscles.
• Self care (rest, ice, compression, elevation)

SOME EXERCISES FOR TENNIS ELBOW:

1. GOLFERS ELBOW OR MEDIAL EPICONDYLITIS:

• pain and tenderness felt on the inner side of elbow the pain sometimes extends along the inner side of forearm
• golfers elbow gets its name because repeatedly playing golf is an example of the activity that can lead to this this condition
• In golfers elbow it causes pain on the inside of the elbow that can travel to the forearm and wrist
• Pain felt when flexing or turning wrist

CAUSES

• Weak wrist and shoulder muscles
• Internal irritation and inflammation
• Elbow weakening
• Using a spin serve or serving with great force
• Carrying a something heavy
• Throwing a javelin
• Using other hand tools frequently

SYMPTOMS OF GOLFERS ELBOW

• Shake hands
• Swing a racket or golf club
• Lift weights
• Pitch or swing a ball
• Pick an item up with your palm down
• Turn a doorknob
• Flex your wrist

DIAGNOSE

• medical history
• physical exam. To evaluate pain and stiffness
• X-ray
• MRI

TREATMENT of golfers elbow:

Use of ice on elbow

• Rest: Sports activities and repetitive motions may worsen golfer’s elbow.
• Wear a brace in arm
• Pain medication
• Physical therapy
• Exercises
• Stretching and exercising of arm muscles reduce and prevent golfer’s elbow.
• Finger Extensions
• Ball Squeezes -squeeze and release the ball in repetition to strengthen your forearm.
• Forearm Pronation and Supination
• Wrist Extensions
• Surgery

SOME EXRCISES FOR GOLFERS ELBOW:

  CAC MEDICATION FOR BONE STRENTHNING:

1. Asthi Jod Vati

• Asthi  jod tablet is a combination of herbs that helps to maintain bone strength.

• It is natural calcium supplement.
• It helps to heal bone injuries and useful in any kind of bone deformities.
• it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties.

Recommend Dose : Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water

2. Rasayan Vati

• Rasayan vati has antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.
• it provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.

Recommend Dose  : Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water

3. Triphla Syrup:

• Triphala helps in detoxify the body and strengthen the immune system
• Triphala has antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiviral properties

Recommend Dose: Take 2 tablespoon daily.

4. Detox Premium Powder

• Shankh bhasma: This has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antacid, Sutshekhar ras: sutshekar ras maintains pitta dosha in the body
• Parval pishti: praval pishti is  also balances the pitta dosha and removes all toxins from the body.
• Giloy satv: giloy satva has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulator properties
• Kamdudha ras: reduces heat, burning sensation, epigastrium tenderness, irritability, Shwet parpati: It is also effective in acidity.

Recommend Dose: Take one sachet twice daily.

5. Ayuvita Multivitamin Tablet

• ayuvita multivitamin tablet naturally provides benefits of a multivitamin and it is rich in Vitamin D best source is sunlight
• It helps to strengthen bones and muscles.
• It has vitamin B

Recommend Dose: Take one tablet twice daily.