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I played volleyball for a while today and have very sore wrists and elbows. how can i ease the pain?

Q: i played volleyball for a while today and have very sore wrists and elbows. how can i ease the pain?

Wrist &amp; elbow pain: Consider ice, rest, gentle massage, purified omega, modalities/laser if really swollen, NSAIDs.

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Dr. John Michalski answered

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Wrist & elbow pain: Consider ice, rest, gentle massage, purified omega, modalities/laser if really swollen, NSAIDs.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Ice the areas: and rest, Can use advil (ibuprofen) or alieve as directed on the box as long as there are no contraindications to you using them

Dr Davis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

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A member asked:

I played volleyball for a while today and have very sore wrists and elbows. how can i ease the pain?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Minich agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Davis and 2 doctors agreed

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