Have you ever woken up in the morning and your elbow hurts? Or have you pulled the detergent off the shelf and gotten a shock from your elbow? Looking back, you don't remember hurting yourself and you didn't hit your elbow on anything? You start to worry, what could be causing the elbow pain?
If you can rule out a one-time injury like a sprain or fracture, tennis or golfer's elbow is very likely culprit. Despite the name, you don't have to play any sport to sustain this injury. These are simply forms of tendinitis caused by overuse of the elbow.
Now that you've self diagnosed yourself (thanks Internet), what can be done to treat these injuries? Rest first, try to limit activities that strain the elbow. This can include anything that requires arm twisting. Then ice the elbow for 15-20 minutes 3-4 times a day. Finally, you can stretch and strengthen the elbow and the muscles around it. Our Live Fit Personal Trainers are happy to help you with exercises and stretches to get rid of your elbow pain and keep it from coming back!
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