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Golfers elbow
I have pain just like golfers elbow and usually happens in some activities and exercises
What should i do?
If i need medication then which on and for how long?
Pain is from last 1 month, happened after gym and only happens in some exercise like bicep curls
Please help
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Initial management is just Rest ice n medication.
But a quick examination will reveal the nature of the condition.
Immobilisation without actually having to quit work,
Needs a check up
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Do not apply balm n massage, massaging only increases the irritation
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This is a common condition in case of excessive work or heavy exercise for extended period.
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Do cold fomentation and take any collagen supplement.
Additionally, u can use tennis elbow brace. Feel free to consult if problem persist.
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Rest and avoid exercises for 3 weeks. Try elbow brace to relax your extensor forearm muscles and may take a muscle relaxant sos
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Tab dolonex dt
Elbow support
Tab tendocare forte
Powergesic gel
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For management of golfer's elbow
- pain killer
- physiotherapy
If these do not give proper relief or complete relief then we can go for usg of local area for any fluid collection or internal status of muscles and ligaments.
Further management depends on the status of that time.
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
Orthopedic surgeon
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Rest
NSAIDs
Ice therapy
Physiotherapy
Counter force brace
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