{"id":18294,"date":"2022-05-18T17:02:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T15:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stimcareonline.com\/?p=18294"},"modified":"2026-09-09T11:13:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T09:13:40","slug":"epicondylite-comment-soulager-la-tendinite-externe-du-coude-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/epicondylite-comment-soulager-la-tendinite-externe-du-coude-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Epicondylitis, how to relieve external elbow tendonitis?<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tennis elbow doesn't just affect tennis players. Working at a cash register, carrying heavy loads, or even simple, repetitive everyday movements are enough to cause it.<\/p>\n

How to recognize it, when to seek medical attention, and what really helps relieve the pain. Here\u2019s a rundown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What exactly is epicondylitis?<\/h2>\n

Epicondylitis, or lateral elbow tendinitis, is an acute or chronic musculoskeletal disorder that affects the epicondylar tendons\u2014those that attach to the outer side of the elbow. It is the leading cause of elbow pain in adults. Sometimes the inner side of the elbow is affected instead\u2014the side of the epitrochlear muscles\u2014in which case it is referred to as'epitrochleitis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We commonly talk about inflammation, and that's the term everyone uses. Recent literature offers a more nuanced view: it is said to be more of a process of tendon degeneration<\/b>, tendinosis, rather than classic inflammation (Ma and Wang, 2020<\/a>). This distinction is not merely a matter of vocabulary: it explains why rest alone is not always enough, and why progressive muscle strengthening plays a central role in treatment.<\/p>\n

What's causing this elbow pain?<\/h2>\n

This form of tendinitis<\/a> is most often caused by excessive strain on the tendons of the elbow or by repeating the same movement involving the muscles of the arm and wrist. The condition is so common in tennis that it is commonly referred to as tennis elbow<\/i>.<\/p>\n

But the label is misleading. A French journal points out that epicondylitis develops often as a work-related condition<\/b>, to the point that it has become a genuine public health issue (Lenoir et al., 2019<\/a>). Repeated gripping and wrist extension are the most common causes, regardless of the context.<\/p>\n

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01<\/span>The Repeated Action<\/b>

Tennis and weight training, but also working at a cash register or on an assembly line, doing DIY projects, and everyday tasks like beating egg whites until stiff.<\/p><\/div>\n

02<\/span>Grasping<\/b>

Tighten, screw, carry. A grip strength<\/a> Constant strain puts pressure on the epicondylar insertions.<\/p><\/div>\n

03<\/span>Muscle Mass<\/b>

Stiffness and weakness in the muscles of the arm and forearm increase the risk of injury.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

What are the symptoms of elbow tendinitis?<\/h2>\n

The most characteristic symptom is pain at the outer elbow joint, which may radiate to the forearm and fingers or extend up to the shoulder. The pain becomes sharp when the arm is extended or when the forearm is rotated.<\/p>\n