Daily Archives: October 31, 2023

Mastering Discomfort: Everything You Need to Know About Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, results from the overuse of tendons in the elbow joint and can develop into chronic pain if left unaddressed. Tennis elbow, medically referred to as lateral epicondylitis, is a prevalent overuse injury affecting individuals of all age groups. While its name implies a connection to racquet sports, this…

Pain perception: Who feels it more, Women or Men?

Irrespective of gender, people often experience pain and chronic pain gives discomfort in daily life.  We assess it by how they describe it: a “light” headache, a “severe” one, a “tolerable” back pain. These adjectives hardly help, as understanding pain is complex. Irrespective of the actual intensity, the way it is perceived depends on the…