Caring For Tennis Elbow – 5 Dos And Don’ts

While Tennis Elbow is not as serious as other joint problems, it can become a barrier between you and your daily duties. Tennis Elbow is not just painful, it greatly hampers the ability to use your arms. Even a simple task such as holding a cup or opening a door can become difficult, if not impossible to execute.

If you suffer from Tennis Elbow, then you already know how grave the situation is. However, there is no need to worry. All you have to do is to follow some simple and effective tips in order to lead a tolerably normal life and speed up the recovery period.

Tennis Elbow – what to do

1. Take rest: If you are indeed suffering from Tennis Elbow, then there is no need to take part in physically intensive activities. Try not to use your affected arm too much. Make sure that it gets plenty of rest.

2. Use an icepack: People with Tennis Elbow tend to suffer from chronic pain. If you think that the pain is becoming unbearable, then you can apply an ice pack for 20 minutes. The ice will help temporarily reduce the pain sensation.

3. Work smart: If you work at an office, then make sure that the table and chair are at a comfortable height. Make sure the chair you sit in has an adequate and comfortable armrest. For every hour of work, take 10 minutes of break. Use the time to relax.

4. Wear a brace: A Tennis Elbow brace can prevent sudden movements that may further damage the tendons in the joint. Remember not to wear the brace directly above the painful area of the arm.

5. Do specific exercise: The pain and weakness in your arm is no excuse for refusing to exercise. While it is a good idea to avoid any high-intensity exercise, you can try out simple specific exercises, especially those which target the muscles and tendons in the arms.

What to avoid

1. Stop repetitive activities: This is the major reason behind the occurrence of Tennis Elbow. If a particular activity requires repetitive use of the arm, avoid it for the time being.

2. Stay away from sports: Tennis Elbow can lead to microscopic tears in the tendons. Thus, you should avoid taking part in sports so as to avoid accidents and injuries which can further degrade your joint health.

3. Refrain from putting stress on the elbow: Putting stress will only worsen the pain and slow down the recovery process. Take care of your elbow and keep it away from any physical stress. Try using the other arm to open doors, lift objects, etc.

4. Don’t ignore the pain: Alert the people around you if the pain gets intolerable. In such a situation, you should visit the doctor without further delay.

5. Keep away from alcohol: While it can help reduce the pain sensation temporarily, alcohol can interfere with the work of any medicine you take for Tennis Elbow. This may end up causing side effect and can slow down the healing process.

By Dr. Shabtab Khalid

Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution

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