Tennis elbow
The causes, symptoms and natural treatment of pain in the elbow (tennis elbow)
Tennis elbow is the common name for inflammation of the tendons that connect the arm muscles to the elbow. Elbow inflammation causes pain on the outside of the elbow. The phenomenon appears after strenuous use of the forearm and hand in activities that the performer is not used to.
Tennis elbow is one of the inflammations with the most familiar name in our body, if only because of the link between it and the prestigious sport. Tennis elbow is actually a name given to the inflammation that develops in the tendons that connect the muscles of the arm to the elbow. The inflammation develops from a tear at the origin of the extensor tendons which is located on the outside of the elbow.
Elbow inflammation causes pain on the outside of the elbow. These muscles and tendons are prone to wear and tear due to overload. Something that characterizes the activity of athletes who play tennis or golf. The phenomenon appears after strenuous use of the forearm and hand in activities that the performer is not used to.
Not just tennis players
With the development of technology and the growing changes in the western working world, tennis elbow is becoming more and more common. Even among people who spend most of their day in front of the computer and not on the tennis court. When elbow inflammation develops in an athlete, it is the result of improper movement or overexertion. But when the same inflammation develops in the office, it is advisable to pay attention to the way you sit.
The causes of tennis elbow
The inflammation results from a tear at the origin of the straightening tendons of the wrist and fingers which is located on the outside of the elbow. These muscles and tendons are prone to wear and tear due to the overload that characterizes the activity of athletes engaged in tennis or golf.
The treatments
- Rest and stop the intense activity with the elbow
- Physiotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Anti-inflammatory drug therapy
- Steroid therapy or dressing
- In extreme cases, the problem will require surgery
It should be noted that when a tennis elbow problem appears, the treatment must be accompanied by rest to help and reduce the load on the tendons in the area. It also means bending the elbow less often and carrying less weight which can make it difficult for the elbow to move.
Bee Cure Laser – natural treatment for tennis elbow
The treatment with the Be Cure laser device is very simple, you place the device on the treatment point according to the area of ​​pain, for 6 to 8 minutes twice a day and let the laser do the work. The laser beam that comes out of the device penetrates through the skin into the tissues and stimulates biostimulant processes in the body. Those processes include the transfer of energy to the damaged cells and tissues, which causes them to produce increased ATP which is the active substance in the cell.
In addition, the laser stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms and causes an increased release of endorphins, which are responsible for pain relief, and of anti-inflammatory enzymes. For athletes, it is of great importance that this is a natural and external treatment. In this way, you can reduce the use of various pills that may include side effects.
Guidelines for treatment of tennis elbow / golf elbow:
Place the device on the following elbow areas, for 6-8 minutes each:
- on the inner surface of the fold, widthwise
- On the inside of the arm, along its length
- on the outside of the arm
Three (3) treatment points, a total of 18-24 minutes per treatment session. Treat 2-4 times a day