I have self diagnosed my condition via the internet and looks like I have tennis elbow . Everything the narrator mentioned is what I was experiencing from the time I noticed gradual dull pain (for two weeks) and working up to a massive intense pain last night after I exacerbated the left elbow doing repetitive pushing and pulling an object. The swelling started and I immediately put ice to calm the swelling and pain. I used a topical arnica ointment for inflammation and homeopathic oral inflammation tablets 3 every hours until the pain subsided. I also used a low frequency unit called infratonic to ease the pain during the night when sleeping. When I got up this morning I noticed flexion on that arm was OK however, extension was stiff and a level of 7 pain. What else can I do to expedite healing time. I cannot depend on my 82 year old husband to help me with my own ADL s let alone cooking and housekeeping. Much appreciation for your opinion. Johanna