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Suggest Treatment For Tennis Elbow And Weakness In Forearms

Posted on Wed, 1 Feb 2017

Question: Hi, I have tennis elbow, I suffered the injury from doing bicep curls. I am an avid weightlifter and have read that a weakness in my forearms and wrist may have contributed to the injury. I never exclusively work out these two muscle groups (wrist and forearms). If I would add some wrist and forearm strengthening exercises to my routine could that lessen the chances of me getting this injury again

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Needs rest, Physiotherapy

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

I have read your query and understood your problem.

It is best to give rest to the forearm muscles for 2 weeks because Tennis elbow is a result of micro tears in the Flexor carpi radialis brevis muscle.

You can wear a tennis elbow splint, apply warm packs to the affected region, avoid weight lifting. You can also get ultrasound therapy by a Physiotherapist.

Avoid performing any forearm exercises for 2 weeks till it heals. Yes, you need to do forearm exercises in between your weight lifting regime to avoid indirect forearm muscle tears.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (33 minutes later)

Thank you for your answer. I was reading about tennis elbow is it true that it can take 6 - 12 months to heal? I don't have any pain at the elbow or when I apply pressure to my elbow. My wrist is just very tender. It hurts when my fingers are bent back or when I pick up heavy objects

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wrist ligament sprain

Detailed Answer:
Due to doing weights and biceps curls, your wrist may have borne suffered the damage indirectly.

Wear wrist brace or bands. Perform only dorsal and palmar flexion exercises. Avoid weight lifting for 15 days. Apply warm packs to the affected region. Get Ultrasound therapy to the wrist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 days later)

Is it common with tennis elbow for my wrist to constantly crack, my forearm also is tight and crack a lot.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wrist arthritis

Detailed Answer:
Tennis elbow does not cause the wrist to crack. You seem to be having wrist arthritis as well. Do get an Xray and upload.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad