Can tennis elbow cause a sound when I keep my elbow in hammer position?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have had tennis elbow for four years. It does not pain usually, but a sound comes from my elbow when I move my hand in a hammer position. I have tried using an elbow brace, but it has not helped.

Kindly advise.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I feel that the complaint is due to an imbalance in musculature leading to bone-on-bone rubbing rather than a tennis elbow. I suggest the below tips to ease the pain:

Stretch the elbow muscles (biceps and triceps) properly.
Frequently apply ice to the elbow.
Do forearm strengthening exercises.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.