I have elbow tendinitis, any idea how long it will take to heal??
2006-11-11 07:01:44 · 6 answers · asked by babygirlxo 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
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2006-11-11 07:05:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Medial epicondylitis, golfer's elbow, is a type of tendonitis. Any type of tendonitis is an inflamation of the tendon that attatches the muscle to the bone. The tendon becomes irritated, and as long as it is used it will continue to be irritated. Pain relievers and anti-inflammatories help with the discomfort, but do not stop the problem. The tendonitis strap that is applied around the forearm below the actual site of pain, off the tendon, is used to creat a new site of insertion for the muscle and takes the pressure off the tendon. This will allow the tendon to heal. Other home remedies that can be done are ice and rest.
A doctor may suggest PT for chronic problems, which may provide other adjunctive therapies to decrease healing time. These may be micro-current, short burst ultrasound, or interferential. The important thing is to stop using it and give it a rest. If you continue to use it before it heals the problem can last a very long time. With proper care and rest you should be healed with in 3 weeks, pain free with in 1 week.
2006-11-11 15:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by xxilovepsr4evrxx 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no answer to this question. Everybody heals differently, and the amount of time it takes depends on how your arm was injured, and how severely it was injured. Generally speaking the longer you have had the problem, the longer it will take to heal. I have seen some some take over 6 months to heal with treatment, and some heal in a little as two weeks without anything being done at all. Your best bet is to get a good physical therapist to take a look at it. I emphasize good therapist. If the therapist you speak to can tell you the difference between tendonosis, and tendonitis my guess is they will steer you in the right direction.
2006-11-14 21:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by Ed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-11 15:04:50 · answer #4 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
can take 4-6 months. somethimes 9. Try seeking out a therapist who uses "kinesiotape" - excellent, use it myself!
2006-11-11 15:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It won't. You'll always have it. It can also develop into other things like arthritis.
2006-11-11 15:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by Nancy 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋