The better question is 'What will my doctor do?'
Your doctor is most likely going to explain that you have a repetitive strain injury, recommend that you quit aggravating it, prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication, then schedule a 2 week follow-up.
Your doctor might recommend a tennis elbow brace . Your doctor might also refer you to a physical therapist for some exercise.
If symptoms are not improving after several months, your doctor might do a cortisone injection. Cortisone is a steroid that works as a powerful anti-inflammatory. Often the injection will include a pain medication. So, often, people report immediate relief shortly after the injection. That sounds great, and it can be, when used in conjunction with a well-rounded rehabilitation program. However, the cortisone weakens the tissue to some extent. And, this treatment does nothing to treat the underlying factors. So, many people return to the same aggravating activities thinking that their problem is behind them. Unfortunately, without limiting the aggravation and doing the appropriate exercises to rehabilitate the arm, the symptoms return, often worse. Recent research by Vincenzino et al. has shown that adding cortisone to treatment worsens long-term outcomes. The doctor might do a few cortisone injections. But, often the treatment won't work until the arm is protected, rested, and strengthened. A comprehensive rehabilitation program is highly recommended.
If all that doesn't work, your doctor might refer you to an orthopaedic surgeon for consultation.
Ask your doctor about the TEWB vs a traditional tennis elbow brace.
Now go read the section that tells you how the Tennis Elbow Wrist Brace, the TEWB, is going to make the whole process a lot easier!
Your doctor might recommend a tennis elbow brace . Your doctor might also refer you to a physical therapist for some exercise.
If symptoms are not improving after several months, your doctor might do a cortisone injection. Cortisone is a steroid that works as a powerful anti-inflammatory. Often the injection will include a pain medication. So, often, people report immediate relief shortly after the injection. That sounds great, and it can be, when used in conjunction with a well-rounded rehabilitation program. However, the cortisone weakens the tissue to some extent. And, this treatment does nothing to treat the underlying factors. So, many people return to the same aggravating activities thinking that their problem is behind them. Unfortunately, without limiting the aggravation and doing the appropriate exercises to rehabilitate the arm, the symptoms return, often worse. Recent research by Vincenzino et al. has shown that adding cortisone to treatment worsens long-term outcomes. The doctor might do a few cortisone injections. But, often the treatment won't work until the arm is protected, rested, and strengthened. A comprehensive rehabilitation program is highly recommended.
If all that doesn't work, your doctor might refer you to an orthopaedic surgeon for consultation.
Ask your doctor about the TEWB vs a traditional tennis elbow brace.
Now go read the section that tells you how the Tennis Elbow Wrist Brace, the TEWB, is going to make the whole process a lot easier!