You don't have to be a tennis player to get tennis elbow. It’s when the tendons in the elbow become swollen. This swelling occurs when you overuse the tendons while doing activities that require repeating the same motion over and over. Although not as common, a direct blow to the elbow can also raise your chance of getting tennis elbow. Your elbow is where your humerus, the large bone in your upper arm, meets the radius and ulna, the 2 bones in your lower arm, or forearm. On either side and slightly in front of the point of your elbow, there are 2 bumps called lateral epicondyles. The medical term for tennis elbow is lateral epicondylitis.
Bursitis is an inflammation of a closed sac of fluid located near the joints called a bursa. When the bursa becomes inflamed, it causes joint pain and swelling. Learn about the causes and treatment of bursitis, as well as what you can do to help prevent its recurrence.
Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that usually results in decreased range of motion of the shoulder joint. It may develop gradually or suddenly and severely. This video offers information on how frozen shoulder occurs, who's at risk, and what treatments are available.
Having shoulder pain or problems lifting your arms over your head? You may have tendonitis or a tear in the muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder in place, called the rotator cuff. This video explains symptoms of this syndrome, possible treatments, and ways you can prevent shoulder injuries.
