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How do you treat elbow soreness?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Elbow pain: TRY R I C E.- rest ( avoid activities which produces elbow pain ) Ice 4-5 x a day Compression wear a sleeve that is snug but not tight Exercise look up stretches of elbow on goggle and do 2-3 times a day

Answered 11/20/2015

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