How to Treat Golf Elbow
Rest your arm until your pain and stiffness go away.. Ice your elbow for 20 to 30 minutes 3 to 4 times per day.. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
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Rest your arm until your pain and stiffness go away.
Rest your arm until your pain and stiffness go away.
Ice your elbow for 20 to 30 minutes 3 to 4 times per day.
Ice your elbow for 20 to 30 minutes 3 to 4 times per day.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
Invest in a counter-force brace designed for golfer's elbow.
Invest in a counter-force brace designed for golfer's elbow.
Stretch your elbow and wrist, as long as it's not painful.
Stretch your elbow and wrist, as long as it's not painful.
See a doctor if your symptoms are severe or persistent.
See a doctor if your symptoms are severe or persistent.
Talk to your doctor about massage therapy.
Talk to your doctor about massage therapy.
Ask your doctor if they recommend physical therapy.
Ask your doctor if they recommend physical therapy.
Undergo ultrasound therapy if you need to break down scar tissue.
Undergo ultrasound therapy if you need to break down scar tissue.
Discuss surgery if your symptoms persist for more than 6 to 12 months.
Discuss surgery if your symptoms persist for more than 6 to 12 months.
Ask your doctor about an orthopedist referral if nothing helps.
Ask your doctor about an orthopedist referral if nothing helps.
Consult an instructor about changing your swing and equipment.
Consult an instructor about changing your swing and equipment.
Squeeze a tennis ball or stress ball.
Squeeze a tennis ball or stress ball.
Do forearm strengthening exercises with a resistance band.
Do forearm strengthening exercises with a resistance band.
Take regular breaks during activities that stress your elbow.
Take regular breaks during activities that stress your elbow.
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