Home Remedies for Tennis Elbow

1. Ice

Icing the elbow is one of the simplest and easiest ways to reduce pain and swelling. Ice may also help to prevent progression of the condition. Instead of ice, you can also use a frozen pea bag.

• Wrap some ice cubes in a thin towel.
• Rest your elbow on a pillow or other cushioned area.
• Place the towel gently on the affected area.
• Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Repeat several times a day until the pain is gone.

Note: Never put ice directly on the skin.

2. Contrast Hydrotherapy

Contrast hydrotherapy, which means alternating hot and cold compresses on the affected area, is another good remedy for tennis elbow. While the heat will increase blood circulation and reduce pain, the cold will reduce inflammation as well as swelling.

• Wrap a hot water bottle in a thin towel and wrap some ice cubes in another towel.
• Place the hot compress on the affected area for about three minutes.
• Remove the compress and immediately put a cold compress on the affected area for about one minute.
• Continue alternating compresses as noted for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Follow this remedy a few times daily until you get relief.