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How Do I Cure Tennis Elbow -What You Can Do!


On the Elbow of Common Sense
Often we associate inflammation with most forms of tendonitis, but not in this case.

Common causes and associations of lateral epicondylitis include repetitive wrist extension and forearm rotation.

Specialist treat this issue in athletes who perform multiple sets of dips, push ups, and chin ups, and, of course, in athletes who play racquet sports. 

In addition, tennis elbow can present if a person’s job involves extensive periods of repetitive motion at the elbow and wrist.


Tennis Elbow Pain Scale Acute to Chronic Pain
Pain Level
Description of Pain Felt
0
No pain or discomfort after activity.
1
Slight stiffness or discomfort after exercise or activity that is gone within 24 hours.
2
Some stiffness and discomfort before activity that goes away with warm up. Pain is not felt during activity and discomfort that appears afterwards is gone within 24 hours.
3
Some pain with stiffness and discomfort before an activity that does not change your ability to complete the activity or result in having to modify movements.
4
Pain that is noticed before, during or after activities that results in having to modify movements.
5
More pain is noticed before, during and after activities or exercise that results in having to stop before completing activity.
6
Pain is distracting with rest and results in having to stop many activities.
7
Pain is distracting and continues during complete rest consistently disrupting sleep and increases during activity.
Onset of symptoms, such as soreness, may not appear immediately after an activity. 

If you begin to notice discomfort 24-72 hours after doing an activity, it could be an indication that tiny tears have started to form in your tendon. 

When the body experiences sensations of pain or discomfort, it is trying to tell you that something is wrong. By ignoring your body's warning signs, you could be putting yourself at risk of developing a chronic injury.

Short term Pain Relief Will Not Promote Long Term Healing

It is important to remember that pain is not the only indication of a serious injury. The micro tears, scarring, and inflammation which are the underlying causes of Tennis Elbow can occur even if pain is not noticeable or is relieved quickly. Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) are most often caused by this common misunderstanding.
Short term pain relief such as rest, elevation, and medication will not promote long term healing!

Being proactive is the best way to fight Tennis Elbow. Stop the pain and damage before it causes further injury requiring months, or even years of your life spent in recovery. The information you will discover here will help you manage your Tennis Elbow symptoms as soon as possible.


How Do I Cure Tennis Elbow -What You Can Do!
· 1 Rest - This is important for initial healing because without proper rest you're at risk for increased pain, inflammation. This can make your elbow even worse and turn an acute injury into a chronic one.
· 2 Avoid Activities that Caused Your Injury - While resting your elbow it's also important to avoid all activities that may have caused your tennis elbow (especially any repetitive arm, hand or wrist movement). Continuing on with regular activities will not only make your injury worse.
· 3 Apply Effective Cold Compression
Effective Cold Compression = Treatment with a elbow support. Immediate cold (using a elbow support) will help you to manage pain while getting rid of the pain and inflammation. Reducing inflammation can also relieve some of the pressure that's being placed on your elbow tissue(s) and stop your injury from getting worse.
· 4 Use Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy - After any inflammation and/or swelling has been reduced, you can use your own blood flow to maximize healing of damaged tissue and maintain healthy blood flow to your elbow. This also boost overall long-term healing of this injury.
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Source: DisuppoSport, a Sports Protection Expert

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