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Treatments
How is tennis elbow treated?
You can start treating tennis elbow at home right away. It includes:
- Reducing pain. You can use ice and over-the-counter medicines. Do this as soon as you notice the pain.
- Stopping or changing activities that may irritate the tendon.
- Using wrist and elbow splints.
- Wearing a special counterforce brace.
With early rest and treatment, an injured tendon is likely to heal with scar tissue and maximum strength.
Most cases of tennis elbow respond to treatment. You will probably feel better in a few weeks, but it may take 6 to 12 months for the tendon to heal.
If your symptoms don't go away, your doctor may suggest:
- A corticosteroid injection. It may help relieve pain for a short time.
- Ultrasound therapy. It may help your tendon heal and stop pain.
- Surgery. But it's seldom used to treat tennis elbow.