Tennis elbow treatment

Your doctor may recommend the following self-care measures:

• Rest. Avoid activities that aggravate your elbow pain.
• Pain relievers. Try over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or naproxen (Aleve).
• Ice. Apply ice or a cold pack for 15 minutes three to four times a day.
• Technique.

1. How long does it take to recover from tennis elbow?
2. Can anything be done for tennis elbow?
3. Who is the best treatment for tennis elbow?
4. How do you treat tennis elbow naturally?

How long does it take to recover from tennis elbow?

Tennis elbow will get better without treatment (known as a self-limiting condition). Tennis elbow usually lasts between 6 months and 2 years, with most people (90%) making a full recovery within a year. The most important thing to do is to rest your injured arm and stop doing the activity that caused the problem.

Can anything be done for tennis elbow?

Rest and over-the-counter pain relievers often help relieve tennis elbow. If conservative treatments don't help or if symptoms are disabling, your doctor might suggest surgery.

Who is the best treatment for tennis elbow?

When to see a doctor

Most people can treat the pain and inflammation caused by tennis elbow with rest and OTC medication. If the pain is severe or does not go away within 2 weeks, a person should see a doctor.

How do you treat tennis elbow naturally?

7 Home Remedies for Tennis Elbow

1. Rest Your Elbow. It may seem like a simple treatment, but it's effective if there is too much irritation or inflammation in the elbow area. ...
2. Ice Your Elbow. ...
3. Compress and Provide Support. ...
4. Gentle Exercise and Stretching. ...
5. Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers. ...
6. Brace Your Elbow. ...
7. Adapt Your Technique.