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How Can Tennis Elbow Be Treated?
Hi, I ve diagnosed with tennis elbow, but not sure that s all that it is. Had X-rays and the usual tennis elbow test done. Pain on the lateral side of elbow at rest. Burning sensation throughout elbow, but also along tricep. At night can t sleep on that side as it goes numb. Muscle twitching. Also, recently pain radiating to wrist, lateral and top as well as radiating shoulder pain
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
Treatment for Tennis Elbow
The good news about treatment is that usually tennis elbow will heal on its own. You just need to give your elbow a break and do what you can to speed the healing. Types of treatment that help are:
Icing the elbow to reduce pain and swelling. Experts recommend doing it for 20 to 30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours for 2 to 3 days or until the pain is gone.
Using an elbow strap to protect the injured tendon from further strain.
Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin, to help with pain and swelling. However, these drugs can cause side effects, such as bleeding and ulcers. You should only use them occasionally, unless your doctor says otherwise, since they may delay healing.
Performing range of motion exercises to reduce stiffness and increase flexibility. Your doctor may recommend that you do them three to five times a day.
Getting physical therapyto strengthen and stretch the muscles.
Having injections of steroids or painkillers to temporarily ease some of the swelling and pain around the joint. Studies suggest that steroid injections don't help in the long term.
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The good news about treatment is that usually tennis elbow will heal on its own. You just need to give your elbow a break and do what you can to speed the healing. Types of treatment that help are:
Icing the elbow to reduce pain and swelling. Experts recommend doing it for 20 to 30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours for 2 to 3 days or until the pain is gone.
Using an elbow strap to protect the injured tendon from further strain.
Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin, to help with pain and swelling. However, these drugs can cause side effects, such as bleeding and ulcers. You should only use them occasionally, unless your doctor says otherwise, since they may delay healing.
Performing range of motion exercises to reduce stiffness and increase flexibility. Your doctor may recommend that you do them three to five times a day.
Getting physical therapyto strengthen and stretch the muscles.
Having injections of steroids or painkillers to temporarily ease some of the swelling and pain around the joint. Studies suggest that steroid injections don't help in the long term.
I hope you happy with information kindly rate it. thank you
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