What are the causes of Tennis/Golfers Elbow?
Tennis elbow/Golfer’s elbow occurs when there is damage to the muscles, tendons and ligaments around the elbow joint and forearm. Small tears, called micro tears, form in the tendons and muscles, which control the movement of the forearm. They can cause a restriction of movement, inflammation and pain. These micro tears can eventually lead to the formation of scar tissue and calcium deposits. If untreated, this scar tissue and calcium deposits can put so much pressure on the muscles and nerves that they can cut off the blood flow and pinch the nerves responsible for controlling the muscles in the forearm. This, however, is rare. An example of this occurring may be during a backhand stroke in racket sports, especially if the stroke technique is poor. Another cause is overuse of the muscles in a repetitive way for example, prolonged use of a screwdriver or typing.
