TENNIS OR GOLFER’S ELBOW

If after two weeks of at home care with heat and cold packs, stretching, or over the counter medication, and minimal to no relief is felt, it is best to seek help from a medical professional for a full evaluation.

Your doctor will help identify your condition through a series of tests to measure your strength and mobility. In addition, radiological images such as x-ray and MRI scans can help get an inside look for any abnormalities or tears. Further testing such as NCV or EMG tests may be needed to rule out nerve compression.

Here are some immediate signs as to when to see a medical provider about your elbow pain:

• Difficulty moving your arm
• There is a lump or bulge on the elbow
• Inflamed or swollen elbow

• Rest from repetitive activities
• Ice and Hot packs
• Stretching
• Strength training
• Over the counter anti-inflammatories
• Bracing
• Steroid injections
• Ultrasound Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Surgery

The office of Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center uses a collaborative and conservative approach to treating tennis or golfer’s elbow. The quicker you seek help, the quicker you can feel relief and prevent reoccurrence of pain. Call Denville Medical now to schedule your next consultation.