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This short video shows Elbow muscles in tennis and golfer elbow in the context of “Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis).” The most common cause of tennis elbow is repetitive twisting motions that lead to inflammation of certain muscles. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
The most common cause of tennis elbow is repetitive twisting motions that lead to inflammation of certain muscles. The clip places this within “Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis).” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.