Ankit Khanna Ankit Khanna Asked 8 months ago

Can tennis elbow cause shoulder pain?

My doctor diagnosed me with tennis elbow a few months ago, and now my shoulder has started hurting too, especially when I move my arm a certain way. Is it possible for tennis elbow to cause shoulder pain?

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Sandeep Yadav Sandeep Yadav Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Bhai, seedhi baat hai, jab elbow me dard hoga toh tum haath ajeeb dhang se uthaoge na? Usi galti se shoulder muscles pe faltu ka load padta hai aur wahan bhi dard shuru ho jata hai. Thoda rest do hath ko aur faltu weight mat uthao abhi.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Yes, absolutely! 😅 Our arms are fully connected, so when you baby your elbow, the shoulder has to do double duty. Try to apply some ice packs on both spots and give it a couple of days of total rest. Take care!

Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Oh god, when my elbow started hurting and then my shoulder also started aching, I literally thought it was some major nerve damage or something worse. It really panics you when the pain spreads. But don't worry, many people told me it's just compensation pain, just be careful and consult a physio.

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Rohini Nair Rohini Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I completely understand how scary it feels when pain starts moving to other parts of your arm, it makes you think of the worst scenarios. I had this same pain path and spent sleepless nights worrying. But once I got it checked, the doc reassured me it was just muscle strain from protecting my elbow.

Sameer Joshi Sameer Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Indeed, tennis elbow can lead to shoulder discomfort due to compensatory movement patterns. However, it's crucial to rule out other issues like rotator cuff tendinitis or a cervical spine problem. A proper clinical assessment by an orthopedic specialist is the best course of action.

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Gopal Das Gopal Das Joined May 2026 6 months ago

The body is a beautifully connected temple, and when one part hurts, the nearby parts bear the burden out of love. Yes, the shoulder can easily hurt due to elbow strain. Keep your mind calm, apply some soothing warm compress, and let nature heal you along with proper medical advice.

Ram Lakhan Ram Lakhan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Haan babu, bilkul ho sakta hai. Humare yahan ke vaidya ji kehte hain ki hath ki nasein upar tak judi hoti hain. Agar kohni me chot hai toh kandha bhi bhari lagega hi. Aap garam paani se sek kariye aur jada bhari balti mat uthaiye.

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