Question 1

is heat or cold better for tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Cold: Rice = rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Tendinitis results from a muscle strain, micro-tears from over use. Use ice wraps or ice massage regularly to relieve discomfort. Stretch multiple times a day. As it heals then add strengthening (therabar is excellent).  Also consider a restraint band to limit over use as it's healing, but don't use long term.  Finally, improve tennis stroke mechanics.

Question 2

tennis elbow cold wraps or heat?

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Cold : For lateral epicondylitis(tennis elbow) cold wraps are more effective when they are hurting as they vasoconstrict the blood vessels to the area and thus decrease swelling. Heat may feel better temporarily but the vasodilation(increased blood flow) that it allows sometimes causes more swelling, then more pain...Good luck!

Question 3

tennis elbow, should i apply heat then cold?

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Cold.: Cold always takes down any inflammation, numbs the skin nerves and generally makes it feel better. But you  should receive physical therapy, so that the problem does not recur.

Question 4

what type of exercise(s) can i do for my tennis elbow to strengthen it?

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The hammer exercise: An exercise that is effective in strengthening tennis elbow is the "hammer" exercise.  With your elbow bent at 90 degrees and forearm parallel to the floor, hold in your hand the end of the handle of a hammer (or tennis racket). Rotate your forearm and wrist so that the hammer head forms an arc from left to right and back again. Do this several times a day to strengthen the brachioradialis muscle.

Question 5

is tennis elbow permanent?

Accepted Answer

No: It is an overuse syndrome due to using the wrist & finger extensor muscles (which attach at the outside of the elbow) to do heavy repetitive work (what the biceps & triceps are made for).  It is typically self limited, but perhaps 5-10% of pts. Opt for surgery due to significant pain.

Question 6

what is the cause of tennis elbow?

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Overuse: Tennis elbow is painful, chronic tendinopathy involving the common extensor origin. Frequently, symptoms begin with a period of increased activity. By definition, an overuse injury is when the rate of tissue injury exceeds the body's ability to heal.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Painful grip: Tennis elbow affects the outer prominent aspect of your blow. It is usually due to overuse (e.., too much tennis). Treatment is nonoperative and can consist of rest, ice, nsaids, bracing, nd local steroid injection. Rarely, surgery is indicted. Also referred to as lateral epicondylitis.

Question 8

tennis elbow in both elbows lupus?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not related to lupus.

Question 9

how long does tennis elbow pain last?

Accepted Answer

Up to 1 year: Tennis elbow can be stubborn.  Symptoms can last for up to 1 year or more. Fortunately, patience usually pays off. Non-op care is successful in 90% of cases.

Question 10

could a 14 year old have tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

It's possible.: Although, that would be pretty young for the condition. See a non surgical sports medicine specialist, to make sure there's not an underlying sprain, torn ligament, or stress fracture.

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