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Can A TENS Machine Help In Relieving Tendonitis?

Posted on Sat, 24 Dec 2016

Question: I have tendonitis in my elbow and bicep which I initially picked up at the gym. Onset was gradual. Have had it for approx. 2 months. I am trying to rest it but I keep exacerbating it in the course of my normal life. Now everything effects it i.e. washing dishes, vacuuming. Have tried physio and acupuncture. Acupuncture seemed to help but it gets reinjured at work, thus undoing the acupuncture. I was thinking of buying a TENS machine to perhaps promote blood flow to the area in an effort to give the healing process a helping hand. Any thoughts on this or any other therapies that may work?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No need to but tens

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. There is no need to buy tens as it is not going to give permanent benefit . You need to follow these steps.
1.Hot water fomentation
2.Steroid injection can be given by orthopaedic doctor.it provides good long time solution.
3.Tennis elbow bad should be worn during day time.
4.Tablet collegen or powder collagen should be taken for three months.
5. After three months you can gradually start Gym exercises.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy