Ways of Conventional Tennis Elbow Treatment

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Ways of Conventional Tennis Elbow Treatment

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Just as the name resembles, tennis elbow affects 10%-15% of tennis players in their career and also occurs to other athletes like golfers, baseball players and likewise. Also, around 1% to 3% of the population (mostly in their late 30s and early 40s) need tennis elbow treatment. Commonly known as lateral epicondylitis, this term is generally related to tennis players who grip their racket too tightly. It is caused by a swelling of the tendon giving you severe pain in the elbow and arm. Tendons are a band of tissue connecting the muscle from the lower arm to the bone. The only solution to resolve the elbow issue is to visit a chiropractor before things become worse. Chiropractors at ProHealth Center benefits you with few remedies to treat tennis elbow and also acknowledge our way to treating your elbow. Here, we’ll talk about several ways you can treat your tennis elbow. Tennis Elbow Treatment Tennis elbows are not a serious issue. All you need is to take some rest and use the following remedies. • Avoid using your affected hand The affected tendon and muscles are shouting for a break. Give them some rest for a quick heal. The best tennis elbow treatment is to have complete bed rest so that you don't put excess strain on the affected part.

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• Rest your hand over an elbow strap Buy an elbow strap from a nearby medical store so that you remember that your hand is not supposed to be put at stress. This will also help in reducing the pain and give the necessary rest required. • Subside the pain by applying ice packs Gently rub ice packs or try compression to reduce the inflammation caused and severe pain. Continue applying ice for 30 minutes at least 3-4 times a day to reduce swelling and pain. If you see positive results, then stop the treatment. • Physical exercises to promote faster healing Make sure that you perform your exercises every day as recommended by your doctor. Perform your motion exercises every 4-5 times a day. Motion exercises will help you relieve the pain by reducing stiffness.

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• Visit your Chiropractor regularly Get the best assistance of chiropractic experts at ProHealth Center that adheres to the integrative approach by combining traditional medical methods with chiropractic and homeopathic treatment. Corrective exercises and physical therapy can help in achieving total health. Visit our center to know more about our personalized tennis elbow treatment programs or contact us here!

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