any ideas why my elbow hurts.

duey

awesome!!
it started hurting last week, but quit hurting after taking the weekend off from the gym. but after i got home yesterday from the gym and doing shoulders its hurting again. slowly started last night and now its real painfull when i straighten it all the way.
 
you have a duel injury tennise elbow and golfer elbow.
get some physio and drop the heavy ass weight for a while. curls hurt me the most.
 
go to the doctor and have them make sure thats what the problem is for sure and then a physio doctor can help work the area to recovery.
this is damage to the tendons and conective tissiue.
it takes time to heal and needs to be worked with ice and ultra sound threapy
 
i've tried ice before and after the gym advil and even perks.
it didn't help at all.
i used EQ and it helped in about 4 weeks. then NPP for a faster help in the next cycle. but it always comes back.
one thing that helped was a tennise ball.
put the ball in the area that hurts and lean against a door jam and roll it up and down to get a massage. it wont heal it but it helps the pain.
 
I am going thru the same thing right now, it sucks. I just had a cortisone shot yesterday after months of rest, stretching and ice.. the elbow is tough to let it heal because you are always using it.
 
Ice compresses applied every 15 minutes can help reduce pain and swelling. You can also wrap the elbow and keep it in a sling in order to avoid using it, allowing it time to heal. Keeping the elbow above the heart can also help reduce swelling and pain.

A gentle massage is an excellent way to treat a sore elbow at home, as long as it does not cause any discomfort. Over the counter pain medications, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, naproxen, and ibuprofen, can help alleviate pain and promote healing. Avoid anything that may increase swelling over the first 48 hours of treatment, such as taking a hot shower or bath, or drinking alcohol. After two or three days of treatment, if the swelling is gone, hot treatments may be applied to restore flexibility. Gentle exercise focused on restoring range of motion and building strength can also begin around this time.

If a sore elbow is twisted or in any way out of its normal position, it is essential to consult a doctor. You should also see a doctor to treat a sore elbow if there is a very large or painful bruise. One bad sign to watch out for is if the hand, wrist, or forearm is abnormally pale, blue, or cold.

After determining the cause of a sore elbow, a doctor will determine the best method of treatment. He or she may treat a sore elbow with a brace, splint, or cast to be worn until healing is complete. Medication to address pain or infection may also be prescribed. The treatment may include physical therapy to regain range of motion and strength during healing. The home treatment methods described above can also be helpful in conjunction with professional care, but make sure to discuss any home treatment methods with your doctor first.
 
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