What Causes Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow?
Tennis players and golfers are not the only people who can be afflicted with epicondylitis, it can happen to anyone who engages in repetitive gripping activities, including carrying heavy loads, computer work with improper wrist and arm posture, knitting, and a host of other activities that can create cumulative trauma due to overuse or improper positioning of joints. Sports activities often create this condition because of improper technique, new racquets or clubs, or increased activity with proper preparation. Sometimes cases of epicondylitis can be caused by problems further up the arm and even extending to the neck. Disc problems or spinal misalignments can result in irritation and tension that can extend down into the arm and strain the elbow.
