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Tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) |
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Tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis, is a common cause of elbow pain.
Self-care
Follow the
instructions for P.R.I.C.E. (protect, rest, ice, compress, elevate):
Protect
your elbow from further injury by not using the joint. If a
particular sport or work activity causes symptoms, you may have to
stop the activity until your symptoms improve.
Rest
your elbow. But don't avoid all activity. Sometimes, wearing a
forearm splint at night helps reduce morning symptoms.
Ice
the area. Using a cold pack, a slush bath or a compression sleeve
filled with cold water is the best way to limit swelling after an
injury. Try to apply ice as soon as possible after the injury.
Compress
the area using an elastic wrap or bandage.
Elevate
your elbow above heart level when possible to help prevent or limit
swelling.
Other
self-care steps may help:
Massage the
area.
Massage — especially a technique called cross-fiber or friction
massage, which you can learn from your physical therapist — may
speed healing by improving circulation in the area.
Take
acetaminophen or anti-inflammatory medications.
Using over-the-counter (OTC) acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or an
OTC anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin,
others) may relieve pain.
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