[Noah930]

Tennis elbow/lateral epicondylitis (as in post #1) is totally different than a torn distal biceps tendon (post #3). Tennis elbow is a tearing of the fibers of the common extensor tendon, but if you were to look at the tendon with your own eyes it would look fairly intact. In comparison, a biceps tendon tear at the elbow is usually a real tear (like with a piece of paper), which is easily seen once uncovered. Tennis elbow is usually treated non-operatively, but surgery can be done a minority (30%) of the time. A torn distal biceps tendon is usually treated with surgery.

For non-opeartive management of tennis elbow, you can try a tennis elbow strap, stretching exercises, behavioral modification, therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic deep tissue massage, cortisone injection, or a platelet (PRP) injection. For stretching exercises, put your arm out in front of you, elbow straight, palm facing the floor; use your other hand to flex the wrist/palm down towards the floor. You feel the stretch along the forearm towards the elbow. If that's too easy, add a twist to the affected wrist, by using the other hand to simultaneously flex the affected wrist and twist the hand outwards (pinky side). Also, when carrying things, do so with your palm facing up, not down. Palm up and you're using the stronger flexor muscles. Palm down and you're continuing to strain the injured extensor muscles.