Question 1

any advice to relieve pain for tennis elbow excluding medication?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: Physical therapy, transverse massage, tennis elbow braces, rest, and cortisone injections (assuming you were referring to oral medication).

Question 2

can you go on rollercoasters if you have "tennis elbow"?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The only way it would become worse from riding a roller coaster is if you hang on for dear life and strain the muscle or bang the elbow on the car during the ride. Otherwise it is safe.

Question 3

would it be safe to go on rollercoasters if i have "tennis elbow"?

Accepted Answer

Very likely: In this situation, the symptoms of tennis elbow would likely only be worsened if you were repetitively or very strenuously gripping something for long periods of time while on a roller coaster. I doubt you should avoid a roller coaster just because of tennis elbow.

Question 4

i have had a pain on the bottom section of my right elbow for 2 days now. i only experience the pain when i move my arm. it is getting worse. i dont think it is tennis elbow as i have had that before and the simple test yields no pain.

Accepted Answer

Bursitis?: This sounds like an inflammation of the elbow bursa, a fluid sac which helps joint  movement. Topical NSAIDS like Voltaren gel, and oral ones like ibuprofen can be helpful, or if not improving, a steroid injection could be faster in resolving this.  Good luck

Question 5

is tennis elbow fixable?

Accepted Answer

Self Resolving: Mostly the problem spontaneously resolves over time.  The difficulty is it is hard to predict the length of time until it resolves.  Rarely needs surgery.  Therapy and activity modifications or restrictions are the mainstay of treatment.  Night-time neutralization bracing is also quite effective, i.e., keeping the arm and elbow neutral at night with a brace, a pillow, and/or a wrap.

Question 6

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 7

how can i cure tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice & nSAID's: Rest, ice and anti-inflammatory medications are initial treatments for inflammation.  Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a overuse injury involving the outside of the elbow. For persistent symptoms, a brace, oral/injectable steroids and/ot therapy may be needed. Avoid things that make your symptoms worse.  It make take up to 6 months for symptoms to resolve. See an orthopaedic surgeon.

Question 8

how do you get tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: Tennis elbow is inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow, almost always caused by overuse of the arm/elbow. The forearm muscles and elbow tendons become damaged and inflammed with overuse, commonly seen with tennis, racquet ball, as well as in painters, plumbers, carpenters, auto workers, and cooks. Any repetitive motion with the forearm can cause this but it can occur insidiously.

Question 9

what actually is tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Tennis elbow: This is pain that arises from the lateral part of the elbow where the common extensor tendon originates from the lateral epicondyle. Usually arises due to repetitive irritation.

Question 10

how does tennis elbow affect me?

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.

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