Kavita Reddy Kavita Reddy Asked 9 months ago

How to help elbow pain?

I've been feeling a dull pain in my elbow for the past few weeks, especially when I lift things or twist my arm. My physiotherapist suggested some exercises, but I'm looking for more tips. What can I do to help with this elbow pain?

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Rekha Sharma Rekha Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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My teenager got severe elbow pain from playing tennis at school. We applied an ice pack for 15 minutes twice a day and made sure he rested his arm completely from sports. If the pain doesn't reduce with rest, please take them to a doctor.

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I have seen many people get elbow pain due to repetitive strain from computer use or heavy lifting. It helps to check your desk posture and use an elbow support band during work. Give it some rest and don't lift heavy weights for a few days.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Elbow pain is really frustrating and limits daily work. Rest it well and get it checked if there is any swelling.

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Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My mother advised me to apply a warm sesame oil massage gently for joint pain, which brings some comfort. However, for joint issues, I always suggest consulting an orthopedic doctor first to ensure there is no internal inflammation or tear.

Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was reading that elbow pain is often called tennis elbow or golfer's elbow even if you don't play sports, just from typing or cooking. It's actually quite common! Have you tried doing some light, gentle wrist stretches?

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Deepak Patel Deepak Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please make sure you haven't injured any ligament or tendon in your joint. If the pain is severe, or if you cannot bend or straighten your arm, it is safer to get an X-ray or a doctor's examination rather than guessing.

Ananya Nair Ananya Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I got bad elbow pain from holding my heavy phone for too long and typing on my laptop all day. Taking regular screen breaks and using a gel ice pack really helped soothe the ache. Hope your arm feels better soon!

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