How To Treat Tennis Elbow?

Medically Reviewed By:
Dr. Hema Sathish M.B.B.S., D.D(UK)
Dermatologist, Founder of Cureka

Tennis Elbow

• Tennis elbow is a condition where there is inflammation of the outer part of the elbow.
• It got this name because tennis players get this pain on elbow after playing backhand shots.
• However many people get this pain ,even house wifes and people driving 2 wheelers.
• This is a repetitive stress injury and few fibres of tendons may be torn and inflamed
• First identify and stop doing things that cause you pain
• Home remedies include ice application and anti inflammatory gels and balms
• Physical Therapy includes therapy by trained physiotherapist and exercises
• Tennis elbow splints are very useful in chronic pain and has to be worn all the time for few days
• If pain is still present visit and an orthopedic surgeon and take treatment from him/ her.