If you use your hand extensively especially in repetitive motions while gripping objects, you are susceptible to a tennis elbow injury. Despite the name, this condition does not affect tennis players only, in fact a large percentage of patients suffering from this condition have never been to a tennis court. There are a number of tennis elbow symptoms one should look for if they feel they have injured their tendons, the first being that the early signs include softening of the injured area, numbness and tingling. Most people often ignore these first signs and continue using the arm and the tendons only get more damaged. Secondary symptoms include pain on the outer region of the elbow that may extend as far as the wrist, fingers and the elbow, numbness and inability to use the arm in lifting or grasping.

Once you are certain that you have injured your tendons, what should you do? The first thing is to rest the injured arm by stopping the activity that caused the injury in the first place. Place a pack of ice or frozen peas on the affected region to numb the pain and to prevent swelling and inflammation, keep the elbow raised to prevent swelling of the wrist and seek medical attention. A doctor will most likely prescribe painkillers and anti-inflammation medication or inject comatose for severe cases of tennis elbow. This tennis elbow treatment is effective and should relieve the pain and any visible symptoms within a short time.

Even after the application of treatment, the injured arm should not be used till it heals completely to avoid further injuries to the arm. The patient may have to wear an elbow brace to keep the arm in comfortable healing position and to avoid damage that may be caused by using the hand. Physical exercises and therapies may be used to speed the process of healing although this should not be tried without the direction of a doctor.