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Suggest Treatment For Tennis Elbow

Posted on Thu, 21 Aug 2014

Question: Tennis elbow lingering for 18 months. Pain and tension are mainly in wrist/forearm rather than at the elbow. I stretch regularly. Besides stretching what can I do? I would like to avoid cortisone shots since that does not heal the issue and only masks it.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasound and interferential therapy will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

Beside stretching , physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. You can take medicine like Ibuprofen, trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce pain and swelling.

Avoid activities that require you to keep your arm bent for long periods of time. If you use a computer frequently, make sure that your chair is not too low. Do not rest your elbow on the armrest. Avoid leaning on your elbow or putting pressure on the inside of your arm. For example, do not drive with your arm resting on the open window. Keep your elbow straight at night when you are sleeping. This can be done by wrapping a towel around your straight elbow or wearing an elbow pad backwards.

Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, nuts, milk, eggs, pulses and cereals. Drink 1-2 litres of water daily. Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)

What is interferential therapy?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Electrical stimulation of nerves.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Interferntial therapy is low frequency electrical stimulation of nerves. It is used for Pain relief, Muscle stimulation, Reduction of swelling and Increased local blood flow.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (9 hours later)

Like a TENS unit?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is like a TENS unit.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, it is like a TENS unit.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (11 hours later)

I have a home unit that I sometimes use on sore muscles after working out. Is this something I could use on my elbow?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
upload the image of that unit.

Detailed Answer:
I can not comment without seeing that unit. It is better if you can upload the image of that home unit.

Warm regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (8 hours later)

Here is the unit

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can use this on your elbow.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I have gone through the image uploaded. You can use this on your elbow.

Wishing you speedy recovery...

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar