Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that results from overuse of the muscles and tendons in the elbow. It is often linked to repeated motions of the wrist and arm, and despite its name, most people who get tennis elbow dont play tennis. Some common symptoms of tennis elbow include:

• Pain or burning on the outer part of the elbow that may travel to the wrist
• Weak grip strength
• Pain when twisting or bending the arm
• A lump or bulge on the outside of the elbow
• Pain that gets worse over weeks and months
• Pain that may be triggered by particular movements, especially wrist movements that tug on the tendon at the elbow

These symptoms tend to come on slowly and may get worse over time. If you have symptoms after a week or so, or if they get worse, it’s time to call your doctor. Other symptoms that may require medical attention include difficulty moving the arm, a lump or bulge in the arm, pain or difficulty moving the arm that keeps you from your everyday activities, and redness or swelling around the elbow.