Natural Cures for Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow can be most commonly found in athletes who play tennis and other sports that use a racquet. But the ailment isn't exclusively sports-related. Tennis elbow is a sore and tender elbow, and anyone can get it. It might hurt when you grip an object or move the wrist such as when you pour a glass of water. Some natural remedies can treat tennis elbow.

Ice Packs

• Ice works as an anti-inflammatory agent. Put an ice pack on the elbow for 10 to 15 minutes three times a day. This should reduce swelling of the tendons and muscles in the elbow and alleviate pain. If you can keep the elbow elevated at the same time, it will draw blood from the elbow and help reduce pain. You also should avoid the activity that caused the inflammation as much as possible. This will give the elbow time to heal.

Braces

• An orthopedic brace will keep the elbow protected and warm. By keeping the elbow warm, you increase the circulation, which aids in healing. The brace supports the muscles and tendons by redirecting some of the strain.

Celery

• Celery has been known to act as an anti-inflammatory for tennis elbow relief. Use celery seed extract rather than the raw vegetable. Add five to 10 drops of the extract to a cup of hot water before each meal.

Ginger

• Create ginger tea by soaking ginger root in hot water or adding ground ginger to hot water. Drink the tea with meals to fight tennis elbow. The ginger will help fight swelling. You can apply a ginger compress to your elbow every six hours.

White Willow Bark

• White willow bark contains salicin, which the body converts to salicylic acid. This can act as a pain reliever. In addition, white willow bark acts an anti-inflammatory agent. It has been used to treat rheumatism, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.