Question 1

persistent aching sensation in my elbow that radiates to my grip. believe it's 'tennis elbow.' i weight lift. what can i do to home treat?

Accepted Answer

Time: time/ rest /  hot and cold applications / a tennis elbow brace  can usually get one at a sporting goods dealer

try wrapping it with plastic food wrap at nite several layers / keeps in the body heat and increases the blood supply can help with healing /  these take awhile to heal sorry to say

Question 2

how can i take care of this ache and popping in my elbows?

Accepted Answer

NSAID, ice, exercise: Pain and inflammation can be relieved  with over-the-counter medications like advil or aleve (naproxen). Follow directions on label. Ice for about 30 minutes will address inflammation and swelling, never apply ice to the skin, always over a towel or clothing. Gentle range of motion,  stretching and strengthening exercises.

Question 3

i work a desk job & have started to get a aching/shooting pain in my elbow where it would rest on a desk. is this tennis elbow? i'm also doubjointed.

Accepted Answer

See orthopedist: Tennis elbow pain is along the outside of the elbow which is worse with gripping such as a gallon of milk. Pain at the back of the elbow may be due to irritation of the ulnar nerve (funny bone), bursitis, bone spur etc. See an orthopedist.

Question 4

if i do a long work out involving bending my elbow  after a while my elbow begins to pop with each repetition and aches slightly. how do i stop this?

Accepted Answer

Rest...: And ibuprofen. Physical therapy may help.

Question 5

sore on my elbow won't heal?

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Question 6

i have a sore elbow and it causes pain when i lift things.?

Accepted Answer

May be tendonitis: A person who gets a numbness, soreness, or tenderness (to pressing on it) where the muscles attach near the elbow may have tendonitis . . . But he will usually know what caused it. The cause is overuse of the arm during the past day or two. Icing the sore spot and taking some Motrin can help. He can wrap the sore area with an over-the-counter elastic band, which will spread the muscle's force out.

Question 7

i have pain in my left elbow when i straighten it, and it is sore to the touch. what do you think it is?

Accepted Answer

Bursitis: This can get complicated because there are many scenarios to consider - did you fall on it, etc.  In addition, it is also important where your pain or soreness is. 

If the elbow is sore in the back, then it is most likely a bursitis. If it is sore in the center then it may be arthritis. 

I would have an orthopedic surgeon evaluate the elbow.

Question 8

i have a sore on my elbow which heals up then comes back after a couple of days, and its starting to weep  and crusts over?

Accepted Answer

Recommendation : With weeping wound or sore you need to clean it out first. Use benzoyl peroxide to wash out, then dry and put alcohol or iodine. Antibacterial ointment should help if you put it for night. If no improvement in few days go to the doctor for antibiotic.

Question 9

i whacked my elbow really hard on the corner of a wall and it went really tingly and sore. can what i did cause it to be broken?

Accepted Answer

Ulnar nerve: The ulnar nerve is very superficial on the inside prominence of the inner elbow. 'crazy bone'. This may b what u hit especially if you felt it into the little finger side of ur hand.

Question 10

at night when i sleep. both of my elbows start aching something fierce enough yo wake me up. feels like they're expanding. whet could this be?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: If it is only your elbows, than it would make sense that it is an overuse injury involving both upper extremities.  Something like using a jackhammer, saw, pushups, or even leaning on your elbows while playing video games!

can also be early presentation of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Persistent aching sensation in my elbow that radiates to my grip. believe it's 'tennis elbow.' i weight lift. what can i do to home treat?

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How can i take care of this ache and popping in my elbows?

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I work a desk job & have started to get a aching/shooting pain in my elbow where it would rest on a desk. is this tennis elbow? i'm also doubjointed.

A member asked:

If i do a long work out involving bending my elbow after a while my elbow begins to pop with each repetition and aches slightly. how do i stop this?

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Sore on my elbow won't heal?

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I have a sore elbow and it causes pain when i lift things.?

A member asked:

I have pain in my left elbow when i straighten it, and it is sore to the touch. what do you think it is?

A member asked:

I have a sore on my elbow which heals up then comes back after a couple of days, and its starting to weep and crusts over?

A member asked:

I whacked my elbow really hard on the corner of a wall and it went really tingly and sore. can what i did cause it to be broken?

A member asked:

At night when i sleep. both of my elbows start aching something fierce enough yo wake me up. feels like they're expanding. whet could this be?

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