Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition that affects the tendons in the elbow. It's typically caused by repetitive motions of the forearm and wrist, leading to tiny tears in the tendons attached to the lateral epicondyle (a bony bump on the outside of the elbow). Despite its name, it's not exclusively linked to tennis and can occur due to various activities involving gripping, twisting, or lifting. Symptoms often include pain and tenderness on the outer par