The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible - Arthur C. Clarke
Even if you do not play tennis, you can get tennis elbow, believe it or not. Research shows that a large number of people who have suffered from tennis elbow are actually not tennis players and have not even played tennis before. The cause of lateral epicondylitis, the medical term for tennis elbow, in their case is repetitive use of the arm in swinging motions while gripping an object lie while painting, digging, hammering, carrying items in an office and throwing. Do not think that just because you do not play tennis, you cannot be affected by this injury.
Tennis elbow is a very debilitating injury, more so because the available cures for tennis elbow only focus on setting the stage for healing to take place and do not actually treat the injured tendons. The initial symptoms of the injury often go unnoticed because they are very mild, including tenderness on the elbow, tingly sensation, numbness and finger and wrist coordination difficulties. 
Continued use of the arm at this point is what often leads to more severe symptoms within a few hours or a day. The injured tendons by this time become very sensitive, there will be difficulty in moving the arm and the fingers and a sharp pain every time you stretch or fold the arm or attempt to lift objects, even the lightest ones.
Once you are certain that you have tennis elbow injury, first seek to have treatment and remedies that will alleviate the pain and prevent the swelling of the injury. There are different types of lateral epicondylitis treatment options but the basic home remedies involve application of ice or frozen peas to prevent swelling and inflammation and allowing the injured arm rest. Depending on the severity of the injury, it may sometimes be necessary to surgically repair the injured tendons but this will be the doctor’s call and it rarely gets to this point.
You should avoid using the injured arm before it completely heals. As a matter of fact, you should consider taking a break from active tasks that require the use of the arm even in simple tasks because these can worsen the condition. Anti-inflammatory medications can be applied on the injured arm or taken orally if the inflammation cannot be prevented. Keep the injured arm compressed with a bandage to accelerate healing and always wear a tennis elbow so as to keep the arm protected to prevent further injuries that result from use and swinging of the arm.
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