In this article, we will look at some off the shelf products and remedies that will relieve the discomfort of Tennis Elbow and get you on the court sooner than later. Once again, I am not a doctor, but a tennis player who has experienced this injury myself. Any continued pain or discomfort should be cause to see your doctor right away.

1. Get some rest and particular your elbow. This is tough for tennis fanatics, but it is a necessity. Sometimes you just have to give the elbow some rest, mixed in with some ice to keep the swelling down. This doesn’t mean to completely go away from using your elbow, some slight to moderate usage is recommended, but stay away from the tennis courts until the elbow starts feeling better.
2. As mentioned in number 1, ice your elbow. When you are relaxing and watching some TV or listening to some music, elevate your arm (like on the arm of an easy chair, or pillow in bed) and place some frozen vegetables or some other edible from the freezer that won’t get ruined if it thaws a bit. I will put a washcloth on my elbow and place the frozen veggie bag, or ice directly on the swollen portion of the elbow.
3. NSAIDS. Non Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( Ibuprofen ) can do wonders to reduce inflammation and take some of the pain away. Again, see a doctor if you are taking any medication, especially for prolonged periods. These are ideas to treat your pain and swelling. Now if you insist on getting back out on the court, once again, start slow. Don’t rush back on the court and pick up where you left off. Spend some time reviewing my top 5 causes and make sure you have at least double checked those potential causes before you jump right back out on the court.
4. After concurring with your doctor, it may be helpful to restrain the wrist and forearm while sleeping, thus not causing any additional damage to the inflamed tendons.
5. Again, start by asking your doctor, but there are hundreds of tennis elbow braces and bands available on the market today. These braces and bands all do pretty much the same thing. They are worn just below your elbow a little above your forearm. Other more advanced braces are made of neoprene, with adjustable tension straps, and still others are copper compression sleeves. When you put one of these on, you will almost instantly feel some relief. The bands take pressure off of your tendons in the elbow and provide some added support.