Home care for elbow pain includes:
- Avoid activities that cause pain.
- Rest the arm:
- Wear a sling
- Apply a warm compress:
- Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours.
- Apply an ACE wrap to support the elbow
- Perform elbow stretching exercises.
- Apply nonprescription pain rubs:
- ArthriCare
- Arthritis Pain Relieving Rub
- Aspercreme
- Ben-Gay
- Capzasin-HP
- Sportscreme
- Acetaminophen for pain
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain
- Take prescription medications as directed.
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