Question 1

how can i relieve tennis elbow (tendinitis)?

Accepted Answer

Few things to do: Good range of motion, stretching, use of elbow-strap, avoid the "traumatic activities" that caused your elbow trouble (such as playing tennis, hammering, repetitive lifting/twisting of hand/forearm) and use motrin/aleve may help. If not better, consult doc for eval of alterative treatment--different meds, physical therapy, and/or possible cortisone injection. Shockway therapy may help. Good luck.

Question 2

what can be done about elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice : The key is to calm down your pain and inflammation in the affected tendon
this will be done with ice, nsaids and activity
avoidance
you may also benefit from a local cortisone
injection or physical therapy to help alleviate
your problem.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Epicondylitis: Most common symptoms are inability to shake hands or grab something from the refrigerator. Pain on the lateral (outside) of the elbow is tennis elbow and medially (inside) it is golfer's elbow.  Treatment is strengthening the elbow with wrist exercises.

Question 4

can i put heat on an elbow with tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Ice is usually best!: Tendonitis is due to inflammation, which is better treated with ice or cold. Also try an anti-inflammatory medication and a over the counter tennis elbow brace. If you don't feel better in a few weeks see a board certified orthopaedic surgeon.

Question 5

what can i do to take care of elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

REST and MODIFY: First, use the standard rest ice compression and use some otc meds such as tylenol, (acetaminophen) Ibuprofen or something that you have used before safely. Next , certainly modufy or restrict the amount of activity you are doing for a short time finally seek medical attention.
 Often   elbow tendonitis responds very well to conservative methods. Stretching and properly applied braces and stretches.

Question 6

could i still train for my tennis tournament with elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends how severe it is and it depends if playing tennis exacerbates the problem. It is best to have the problem treated before resuming competitive tennis.

Question 7

what are the good rehab exercises for medial (inner) elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder rehab: Medial epicondylitis can be very frustrating and resistant to most treatments such as stretching, ice, etc.  Injections can be beneficial, as can phoresis (performed by physical therapist).  However, the current theory is that both types of epicondylitis: medial ("golfer") and lateral ("tennis") are actually due to shoulder instability/weakness that causes high stress to be referred to the elbow.

Question 8

how do i know if my elbows are just really sore or if i have tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Have those examined: Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) and medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) are among the most common causes of elbow pain. The pain will be around the bony prominences called epicondyles. Frequently patients will have pain in their elbow when they make a fist. It's common in epicondylitis. You may try ice, nsaids (ibuprofen/naproxen), a tennis elbow band. If none works, see your doc.

Question 9

how long should i wait before lifting weights again if i have elbow tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

Pain free: You should wait until your elbow is pain free before you start lifting weights. If lifting weights bothers your elbow, you should stop or modify the exercises. See a board certified orthopaedic surgeon is your symptoms persist.

Question 10

how can a tennis elbow (elbow tendinitis) be treated?

Accepted Answer

Ice and therapy: Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a inflammation of the tendons on the outside of your elbow. Treatment usually consists of regular icing, stretching and physical therapy. Identifying the source of e inflammation is obviously important to prevent ongoing or recurrent aggravation. Occasionally cortisone injections are necessary for treatment.  Surgery is the last option.

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