Tennis elbow (Ice or hot during treatment?)?

Question

I am suffering with tennis elbow and doing physio. at the first week and taking Ibuprofen (anti inflammation). Throughout this rehabilation process, should I continue Ice treatment or should I do hot treatment?). How many time per day?

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Answer 1

Ice will help reduce the swelling, as long as you can take it and time allows.

Answer 2

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Not surprisingly, playing tennis or other racquet's sports can cause this condition. But several other sports and activities can also put you at risk. Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse--repeating the same motions again and again. This leads to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow. Treatment: Rest. The first step toward recovery is to give your arm proper rest. This means that you will have to stop participation in sports or heavy work activities for several weeks. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines. Drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen reduce pain and swelling. Physical therapy. Specific exercises are helpful for strengthening the muscles of the forearm. Your therapist may also perform ultrasound, ice massage, or muscle-stimulating technique to improve muscle healing. Using a brace centered over the back of your forearm may also help relieve symptoms of tennis elbow. This can reduce symptoms by resting the muscles and tendons. Steroid injections. Steroids, such as cortisone, are very effective anti-inflammatory medicines. Your doctor may decide to inject your damaged muscle with a steroid to relieve your symptoms. Cold reduces inflammation and swelling and relieves pain better than heat (though alternating between cold and heat provides greater relief for some people). But cold may increase joint stiffness. Heat relaxes muscles and tendons and promotes circulation, so it's the best choice for boosting the mobility of stiff joints. Finally, heat and cold can each help tame muscle spasms. Whatever approach you choose, follow these precautions: Apply heat or cold for only 15 to 20 minutes at a time, letting the skin return to normal temperature before reapplying. I hope this helps you. And good luck.

Answer 3

I had a cortisone shot 5 weeks ago, my elbow felt fine for 3 weeks but then my elbow pain came roaring back worse than before the injection. I have been using this tennis elbow secrets program now for 5 days and my elbow feels much better. I can really feel my arm getting stronger as each day passes.

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Answer 4

I would alternate it 3-4 X a day. When you apply ice, it reduces the inflammation; heat, increases the circulation. Be sure to wear a brace below your elbow to help support it. Sleep with the elbow and lower arm on a pillow. I know this is painful, but time will help it heal. Continue with the ibuprophen (anti-inflammatory) and you can supplement with tylenol for pain.

Answer 5

Both, once a day you grap a pack of ice, keep it on the elbow for 10 minutes, replace it with a warm water bag for 10 minutes, repeat for about an hour, keep at it for a week and you won't believe the results.

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Answer 6

Alternating----put a heating pad on it for 20 minutes then alternate with ice for 20 minutes daily.

Answer 7

You are in the hands of professional who advise you on your exercise and treatment. Follow their advice not from this site.

Answer 8

I think apply ice. Im not sure so dont if you dont wanna.

Answer 9

icy hot