10 Terrific Exercises for Tennis Elbow-
It doesn’t just affect tennis players
The following written content by Gina Kelly
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, occurs when the tendons in your arms are overworked, usually from repetitive motion. Although tennis players suffer from the condition, many people can develop tennis elbow by performing everyday activities. Luckily, there are several tennis elbow exercises to help you find relief. Should you feel any pain while doing these exercises, stop immediately. You should also consult your doctor before performing these exercises to avoid further muscle strain.
WRIST FLEXOR
This exercise provides you with a stretch from your elbow to your wrist.
Stretch the affected arm straight out in front of you. Turn it over so your hand is facing up. Using your other hand, gently push the extended hand toward the floor, pulling backward. Only bend at the wrist so the rest of your arm remains straight. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds and release. Repeat two to four times. Repeat the exercise on your other hand if needed.
WRIST EXTENSOR
The wrist extensor is essentially the wrist flexor flipped over.
Stretch the affected arm straight out in front of you, but this time keep your forearm and palm facing down. With your other hand, grab your extended hand and slowly pull it down and toward you. Just as you did in the wrist flexor, only bend at the wrist so the rest of your arm stays straight. You should feel the stretch on the top of your arm. Hold the stretch for five seconds then release. Repeat two to four times and then do the exercise on the other side if needed.
GRIP EXERCISE
For this exercise, you’ll need an object to squeeze, such as a ball of socks or a tennis ball.
Hold the object in your hand, making a fist around it. Squeeze the object for six seconds then release, resting for 10 seconds. Perform this exercise 10 times then repeat on your other hand if needed. Read more from Alive.
