Out of the clear blue I have developed what my md said is Tennis Elbow.
My doctor prescribed MedPak and Voltaren. I suffer from other medical conditions and really do not want to take these meds on top of what I already am taking.
Anyone have a home remedy? This is very painful and I can't use my arm or hand without severe shooting pain! I have been using a heating pad. Unfortunately it is not helping much. Am I going to have to break down and take these meds?
Any suggestions would be great.
My doctor prescribed MedPak and Voltaren. I suffer from other medical conditions and really do not want to take these meds on top of what I already am taking.
Anyone have a home remedy? This is very painful and I can't use my arm or hand without severe shooting pain! I have been using a heating pad. Unfortunately it is not helping much. Am I going to have to break down and take these meds?
Any suggestions would be great.
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I can understand not wanting to take the meds on top of others. Here's what you can do:
1. Of course, rest it as much as possible until the injury subsides.
2. Ice the area.
3. Use a compress.
4. Elevate the area. This will reduce swelling and speed healing.
5. Stretch the area. Bring your arm straight out. Turn your palm up. Stretch your hand down. Hold for 20-30 seconds. Turn your palm down. Stretch your hand down. Hold for 20-30 seconds. Focus on the muscles gradually relaxing into the stretch. Repeat at least twice a day. Stretch only to what's comfortable.
6. Strengthen the area. Put a rubber band over your fingers, near the fingernails. Stretch the rubber band out.
7. Take care not to reinjure the area, which is common.
1. Of course, rest it as much as possible until the injury subsides.
2. Ice the area.
3. Use a compress.
4. Elevate the area. This will reduce swelling and speed healing.
5. Stretch the area. Bring your arm straight out. Turn your palm up. Stretch your hand down. Hold for 20-30 seconds. Turn your palm down. Stretch your hand down. Hold for 20-30 seconds. Focus on the muscles gradually relaxing into the stretch. Repeat at least twice a day. Stretch only to what's comfortable.
6. Strengthen the area. Put a rubber band over your fingers, near the fingernails. Stretch the rubber band out.
7. Take care not to reinjure the area, which is common.
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