Home Remedies to Treat Golfer’s Elbow and Encourage Healing
You can try out simple home remedies to ease symptoms during a flare-up and prevent them from recurring.
Rest
Getting enough rest for a few days will help relieve symptoms. You can try taking a break from any movements that cause pain. If you have to engage in these movements for a job, then you must adjust or modify them as much as possible. You can prevent swelling by raising your elbow above your heart.
Heat and ice treatment
You can use a heating pad or ice pack on the affected area. You can wrap it in a towel to avoid making direct contact with your skin. You can do this for 10 to 15 minutes at a time every few hours. You can find heating pads and ice packs online and at your local pharmacy.
Pain relief
You can take over-the-counter acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) [1] to reduce pain. Ensure you take them before the pain gets intense or severe. Stay within the recommended dosage and don’t use pain relievers for more than 10 days.
You can also take natural pain relievers, such as willow bark, cloves, and turmeric.
Book a session
You can give yourself a little TLC. You can also schedule appointments for acupuncture [2], Rolfing, or massage. It is important to continue with the sessions even if your symptoms get better.
Ergonomics
If you experience pain due to how you sit at your desk or from carrying or lifting heavy objects or bags, you can change your positioning and posture to allow for proper movement.