What are some precautions and exercises for tennis elbow?

This Premium Q&A, reviewed and published, features a real conversation between an iCliniq user and a physician.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 40 year old healthy man. I recently got mild tennis elbow because of playing badminton heavily every day. Can you please suggest some precautions and exercises, which help in quick healing? I wish to get it corrected without surgery. I do not want to stop playing for a long time. Is applying ice or warm water in that area helpful? My son, who is 10 years old, also plays badminton and seemed to have milder tennis elbow. Do you like to give any suggestions for him? Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Tennis elbow can be treated by the following:

  1. Precautions.
  2. Manual therapy.
  3. Ice application.
  4. Transverse friction massage.
  5. Myofascial release.
  6. Extensor stretches.
  7. Tennis elbow strap.
  8. Steroid injection.
  9. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection.
  10. Open and arthroscopic release.
    1. To give up any aggravating activity.
    2. Do extensor stretches.
    3. Do myofascial release of the ECRB (extensor carpi radialis brevis) and ECRL (extensor carpi radialis longus).
    4. Do ice massage after a deep transverse friction massage.
    5. Wear a tennis elbow strap.

    Besides, you also can try therapeutic ultrasound or high intensity (HILT) laser therapy by a qualified physiotherapist.

    For further queries contact a physiotherapist online.

    For conservative management, I suggest you:

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 20, 2017
Reviewed At April 17, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

default Img
Dr. Atul Prakash

Orthopedician and Traumatology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality
Listen to related tracks in our music library

Related Questions

Suggest an ayurvedic cure for muscle pain.

An Unusual Cause For Refractory Lateral Elbow Pain

The dumbbell bench press causes sharp pain in triceps. Kindly advice.

Read answers about:

tennis elbowextensor stretches

Ask your health query to a Wellness Expert online

Physiotherapy

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.