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How To Treat Tennis Elbow?

Dr. Hema Sathish, Dermatologist

Medically Reviewed By

Dr. Hema Sathish, M.B.B.S., D.D (UK)

Dermatologist • Founder of Cureka

Reviewed for medical accuracy and evidence-based information

Tennis elbow is a condition where there is inflammation of the outer part of the elbow.

18th Dec 20171 Min read+Cureka Editorial
How To Treat Tennis Elbow?

Tennis Elbow

  • Tennis elbow is a condition where there is inflammation of the outer part of the elbow.

  • It got this name because tennis players get this pain on elbow after playing backhand shots.

  • However many people get this pain ,even house wifes and people driving 2 wheelers.

  • This is a repetitive stress injury and few fibres of tendons may be torn and inflamed

  • First identify and stop doing things that cause you pain

  • Home remedies include ice application and anti inflammatory gels and balms

  • Physical Therapy includes therapy by trained physiotherapist and exercises

  • Tennis elbow splints are very useful in chronic pain and has to be worn all the time for few days

  • If pain is still present visit and an orthopedic surgeon and take treatment from him/ her.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The fastest way to manage tennis elbow is to identify and stop activities causing repetitive stress, along with ice application, anti-inflammatory gels, and physical therapy exercises. If pain continues, consult an orthopedic specialist for proper evaluation and treatment.

  • Avoid repetitive arm movements and activities that trigger elbow pain, as they can worsen the tendon inflammation.Continuing painful activities may increase tendon damage and prolong recovery.

  • Physical therapy by a trained physiotherapist, including guided exercises, can help improve tendon healing and elbow function. Therapy helps reduce inflammation and repetitive stress injury symptoms.

  • Ice application is commonly recommended to reduce inflammation and pain in tennis elbow. Cold therapy helps manage swelling and tendon irritation caused by repetitive strain.

  • Common home remedies for tennis elbow include rest, ice application, anti-inflammatory gels or balms, and using a tennis elbow splint.

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