What is the best treatment for tennis elbow?

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Thanks.
The healing process can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to a year. During this time:

1. Do not engage in the acitivity that caused it, until the elbow is completely healed. Then take lessons to do it, so you dont injure your elbow again.

2. Use ice to reduce the swelling and anti inflamatories such as ibuprofin (tylenol) to begin the healing process.

3. Follow the exercise program described in the attached website.

4. If the above does not help after the first year, then you may have to go to a doctor who will determine if you need cortisone injection or surgery.   (+ info)

How do you treat Tennis Elbow?

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I play QB and my elbow often gets so soar that I can barely lift my arm. It happens everytime I throw 100 passes or more at one time. And the pain lasts for a few hours. How do I treat it?
Treatment may include stopping or limiting activities that cause the pain, such as heavy lifting with the palm facing down. Sometimes a band wrapped around the forearm near the elbow is used to protect the injured muscles as they are healing. In some cases, the wearing of a wrist splint may be recommended for the same purpose.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as naproxen or ibuprofen may be given for pain. Injections of cortisone may also be used to relieve the pain. A tennis elbow band may be advised.

In severe or long-lasting episodes, an injection of medication into the area may relieve the discomfort. Your hand surgeon may recommend exercises that stretch and strengthen the muscles to help prevent the condition from returning. Some patients respond to additional treatment through therapy. As the condition improves, there is usually a slow return to normal activities. Recurrence of this condition is common.

Applying heat and ice in combination works extremely well, as ice controls swelling and heat heals and promotes blood flow and also relieves the tightness and pain.

Although not founded in clinical research, the tennis player's treatment of choice is frequent icing and compression (Cold compression therapy) for inflammation, and taking anti-inflammatory pain-killers, such as ibuprofen. In general the evidence base for intervention measures is poor. A brace might also be recommended by a doctor to reduce the range of movement in the elbow and thus reduce the use and pain. Also, ergonomic considerations are important to help with the successful relief of lateral elbow pain.

Rest, ice and compression are the treatments of choice. There are many excellent cold compression therapy products available. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may reduce pain, and inflammation.

Stretches and progressive strengthening exercises are essential to prevent re-irritation of the tendon. Progressive strengthening for this condition involves using weights or elastic theraband to increase pain free grip strength and forearm strength. Racquet sport players also are commonly advised to strengthen their shoulder rotator cuff, scapulothoracic and abdominal muscles by Physiotherapists to help reduce any overcompensation in the wrist extensors during gross shoulder and arm movements.

With physiotherapy, ultrasound can be used to reduce the inflammation and promote collagen production although the current evidence for its efficacy is inconclusive. Manual therapy (a form of physiotherapy) is an important part of the treatment; and can take the form of elbow joint mobilisations/manipulations and/or extensor muscle tissue mobilisations. Nerve mobilisation can also be helpful if the Physiotherapist finds a positive nerve tension test in their assessment. The most common upper limb nerve found to be sensitive is the radial nerve for this condition. Elbow clasps are also found to give temporary relief of symptoms.  (+ info)

What would you like to ask?i have got tennis elbow for the last 6 months took homoepathic and allopathic medic?

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medicines but to very little relief. even i massaged it with oil and did excercises. what are the treatments including with magnets.
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What Effects Does Sports Massage Have On Tennis Elbow?

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It is also known as shooters elbow or archers elbow. the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. It is commonly associated with playing tennis and other racquet sports, though the injury can happen to almost anybody. it is also known as lateral epicondylitis (inflammation of the outside elbow bone) other than relef of pain in the short term, what other effects are associated?

Thankyou to all who reply :D
Speaking for myself, massage had very little beneficial effect for more than an hour or two. It was just a waste of time and money for me.

I had it quite serious a couple of years ago. I couldn't even use the little screw drivers we use all day without a lot of pain , and many adjustments to metal frames with our small tools became almost impossible to do.

I started wearing a wide elastic sports support strap on the forearm which helped a lot to get through the day , but eventually it wasn't enough either, so I ended up getting a cortisone shot right in the elbow joint. Talk about pain for a few hours after !

But after about 2 weeks, the original joint pain stopped and I have been free of it for over 2 years now.

I had developed it from repetitive strain after doing the same strenuous movements with the same tools for over 35 years. I know many in this business end up with the same problem in the elbow.  (+ info)

What causes tennis elbow? How can someone get it other than playing tennis?

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give examples on how a person could get it other than obviously playing tennis
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What bones,muscles, ligaments, and joints are involved in the injury of tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylalgi?

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Need this for a medical worksheet.
Best and most thorough response will receive best answer.
Thanks in Advance.
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What are the symptoms of tennis elbow? What is the best way to manage the pain?

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Pain and tenderness in the elbow area are the typical symptoms. Also numbness and/or tingling in the area. Massage therapy with someone who does neuromuscular/ trigger point therapy will work wonders for you. I help correct this on many people with great success.

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Tennis elbow and golfers elbow. What effective alternative therapies are worth looking at?

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I have had problems with golfers and tennis elbow on both arms and this year had cortisone injections which provided immediate relief. This was back in June. In the last three weeks, the pain has crept back and is now as bad as ever and is affecting my quality of life. The physio wont do the cortisone therapy again as it has now been done twice. I now need other options. I am only 48 and would love to take up racquet sports again but this seems like a dream. Any help would be welcomed.
Massage therapy helped my tendinitis (tennis elbow) tremendously. Mine may not have been as bad as yours, but it really improved it. Keeping my arm warm helped a lot too. It sounds simple, but as soon as I started being careful about not letting my arm get chilled, there was a big improvement. Of course, if you can play golf in October, you probably aren't in an area where you need to worry about the cold.

Surgery is always an option. I haven't heard of any bad results from the surgery.

Good luck. I hope you get some relief soon.  (+ info)

What causes tennis elbow? How can someone get it without playing tennis?

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EXAMPLES PLEASEEE

other than playing sports
i know what it is and how can the muscle be strained is the question
Its due to overload of the extensor mechanism of the forearm. This can occur with poor ergonomics with repetitive strain (such as repetitive typing and/or typing with poor ergonomics), factory work, etc. Inflammation usually occurs dissipates over the first two weeks, but repetitive or poorly healed tissue can lead to a disorganized muscle/tendon fiber that has become weakened and inefficient.  (+ info)

Can you get Tennis Elbow from lifting weights?

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My elbow is sore all the time and stiffens up constantly, making it tough to sleep at night and also lift anything in a curling motion. I lift heavy weights 4 day week and was thinking this is what's causing it. Any ideas??
Yes you can get tennis elbow from lifting weights, I did once (cortisone shots are an EXTREMELY unpleasant experience, but in my case they worked). It's called "tennis elbow" because people typically get it from the sorts of strain(s) tennis puts on their elbow(s). You don't say how heavy is "heavy" and you don't say if your 4 days are consecutive, or if it's the same muscle group you're working out each time. It certainly sounds like you have a chronic strain problem going on. I'd say back off on the weight and the frequency, and see a GP, you may need a referral to a sports medicine specialist. I'm not saying cortisone shots will work for you (they don't work for everybody, but at least if they don't work, they'll simply "not work", no untoward side-effects) but ask about them. When you start back into your routine, remember: MODERATON.  (+ info)

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