Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful condition that occurs when tendons in your elbow are overloaded, usually by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. The pain of tennis elbow occurs primarily where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to a bony bump on the outside of your elbow. Pain can also spread into your forearm and wrist. Tennis elbow can be caused by many repetitive activities in addition to racket sports, and as a result it is a common occupational hazard of plumbers, painters, builders and butchers.
A typical treatment plan for tennis elbow will include taking a break from the repetitive action which is causing the issue, using a brace and performing exercises that progressively load the tendon. The Mayo Clinic also specifically recommends ice therapy for tendon issues. With its rapid cooling effect, Traumitane is ice in a tube. The extra-strength Arnica and Menthol combine to provide rapid & lasting cooling to soothe inflamed tendons, helping to reduce swelling and inflammation and speed up recovery.
Percutane applied in the mornings can also help manage the pain as it can directly target the painful area where the tendon attaches to the elbow.
