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Selfie Elbow

Selfie elbow is the result of micro trauma (continual stress) on the muscles and tendons at the elbow caused by repetitive overuse, stretching and awkward positioning. Your muscles and tendons work to keep the muscles attached to the bone as well as help extend and stabilize the wrist. Selfies are popular, and not just popular among our youth, but popular across generations. Have you ever tried so hard to get that perfect selfie, the one where your arm ends up hurting but, well, you are not the only one . If you are someone you know is experiencing pain on the outside of the elbow during activity, having trouble with grasping or gripping, or a dull ache while resting at night, you may need to exit out of your camera and call performance Physical therapy. How to Relieve Selfie Elbow : If you're experiencing selfie Elbow, try to limit the time spent on taking selfies, frequently change arm positions and engage in upper extremity exercises. Wrist Flexion and Extension Stretch : Keep y...