How to rid tennis elbow?

So, you’ve been struck with the infamous “tennis elbow”? Don’t worry – this condition may sound super athletic and sporty, but it can happen to anyone. Whether you actually play tennis or not, dealing with the pain and discomfort of tennis elbow is no joke. Fortunately for you, I’m here to give you some tips on how to banish that pesky injury once and for all.

What Even Is Tennis Elbow?

Before we dive into curing this thing like a medical superhero (cue The Doctor theme song), let’s talk about what exactly tennis elbow is. Essentially, it’s an overuse injury that causes pain in the outer part of your forearm. It’s called “tennis” elbow because sometimes swinging a racket over and over again can cause it…but honestly, typing at your desk job could do it too.

Symptoms That Indicate You’re Affected By Tennis Elbow

Okay, so how can you tell if that nagging ache in your arm is actually tennis elbow? Here are some common symptoms:

  • Pain or burning sensation around your outer forearm
  • Weakness in grip strength
  • Difficulty extending or holding objects
  • Tenderness when touching/pressing on specific areas of the forearm

If these sound familiar raises hand slowly, then chances are high that you’re dealing with tennis elbow.

Quick Tips To Alleviate Symptoms Of Tennis Elbow

Now before you proceed further down my guru-style advice list below be sure to take time off from any strenuous activities (like marathon rubber band stretching sessions) which might have caused TE/Tennis Elbow/Pain & strains prior plunging yourself into practice by following through our guide post as under –

  1. Give your arm(s) rest.
  2. Use ice therapy.
  3. Try adjustable compression straps(11).
  4. Consider elbow braces.
  5. Perform forearm muscle massages.
  6. Monitor your technique.

Conventional Treatments for Tennis Elbow

Sometimes, you need to take things up a notch from just resting and icing that arm of yours. Here are some more conventional methods for treating tennis elbow:

Physiotherapy

Undergoing physiotherapy, including stretching exercises and massage therapy may help speed up recovery times and improve rehabilitation outcomes(7).

Pain-relief medications

Got any painkillers lying around? Time to pull them out – taking over-the-counter pain relief drugs like ibuprofen or aspirin can provide temporary relief from pain and ease inflammation(2).

Steroid Injections

In severe cases where other treatment modalities have failed / in chronic conditions The Doctor might consider corticosteroid injections directly into the affected joint(s) which apparently assist on reducing inflammation (8).

Note: This method is typically seen as somewhat drastic though so be sure to consult with your doctor about potential side effects before deciding if this is a viable option.

Home Remedies (Some You Might Not Expect)

Are you ready for some off-beat solutions? Here are some surprising tactics you could try at home – it’s time to whip out those #GrandmaRemedies with pride!

1) Start using Magnesium: Apparently magnesium deficiency/ toxicity can adversely affect muscular strength leading towards rigidity i.e A known cause of various pains & strains within upper body(as well)(4)

2) Take Advantage Of Turmeric’s Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Curcumin a natural ingredient present in turmeric powder has shown promise combating inflammation disorders such Arthritis , Depression etc along with facilitating wound healing processes.(9)

3) Stick To Vitamin C-rich Foods: Citrus fruits’ vitamin-C helps build collagen that strengthens tendons connected within the muscles thus making them less susceptible towards developing fatigue induced injuries such as Tennis Elbow.(3)

Hopefully you read #1 tip with extra emphasis on Magnesium’s added benefits beyond helping TE/Tennis Elbow(Paying Attention is key)! In any case, it couldn’t hurt to try adding some of these natural remedies into your daily routine – who knows? They could help speed up the healing process!

Surgery As A Last Resort

Remember that corticosteroid injection mentioned earlier? Well, surgery is another ‘aggress-ive’ approach similar in addressing intense or rare chronic cases that doesn’t respond positively within conventional treatment methods(6).

Note: Before considering surgical intervention an absolute last-resort option, make certain It’s truly indicated by a medical specialist only after exhausting other rehabilitation possibilities such physiotherapy.

Parting Words

There you have it – my comedic and mildly informative guide to getting rid of tennis elbow. Hopefully you found at least one nugget of wisdom in here somewhere! Remember: the most important thing is giving your arm plenty of rest and time to heal. While taking active steps involving home remedies/physiotherapy etc can aid in speedy & effective recovery attempts/at times reaching out for steroidal injections (when and if needed) either way Do not hesitate/push too hard too fast towards pursuing full onset recovery right away; remember Rushing ain’t gonna solve nothing but will complicate matters further!(Poke nudge tap on virtual shoulder).

So kick back, enjoy some turmeric tea , invest yourself some magnesium supplemented goodies while patience still remains(your friend)As each day passes incrementally heals latching onto prescribed regiment(s) aiming complete return-to-arm function !

Peace Out.

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