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Elbow Pain Home Care
Home care for elbow pain includes:
  • Avoid activities that cause pain.
  • Rest the arm:
    • Wear a sling Videos
  • Apply a warm compress:
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours.
  • Apply an elastic wrap to support the elbow Images
  • Perform elbow stretching exercises.
  • Apply nonprescription pain rubs:
    • ArthriCare
    • Arthritis Pain Relieving Rub
    • Aspercreme
    • Ben-Gay
    • Capzasin-HP
    • Sportscreme
  • Acetaminophen for pain Images
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain Images
  • Take prescription medications as directed.
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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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