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“Tennis Elbow” (lateral epicondylitis) typically involves the lateral forearm and elbow musles and tendons and is probably the more typical type experienced by surfskiers. It can be induced by repetitive extension of the hand (and forearm). Extension of the forearm gets involved with pain and irritation often centering where the forearm's extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle tendon runs over the elbow and attaches to the humerus (upper arm bone). “Golfer's” or “Baseball” Elbow (medial epicondylitis) is caused by repetitive motions in the opposite direction with the palm bending toward the wrist and forearm.

Whichever part of your elbow/forearm you are experiencing discomfort on it is a good idea to treat both sides of the motion that you are focused on because tightness in antagonist muscles can contribute to resistance and irritation in the muscles and tendons where you are having your problem.

Tennis Elbow Discussion