Medial epicondylitis, or golfer’s elbow, can be fixed if identified and treated early. Learn about treatment and exercises for golfer’s elbow. Read more: How Do You Fix Medial Epicondylitis? Article
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Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Arthritis: Causes and Treatment for Joint Stiffness and Pain
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Pain Management: Surprising Causes of Pain See SlideshowRelated Disease Conditions
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Hip Bursitis
Bursitis of the hip results when the fluid-filled sac (bursa) near the hip becomes inflamed due to localized soft tissue trauma or strain. Symptoms include stiffness and pain around the hip joint. If the hip bursa is not infected, hip bursitis can be treated with ice compresses, rest, and anti-inflammatory and pain medications.
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What Foods Cause Joint Pain?
With arthritis, the constant pain and stiffness often lead the body to be in a state of stress or "inflammation." Foods that cause joint pain include heavily processed foods, red meat, foods high in sugar, fried foods, alcohol and foods rich in MSG, refined carbohydrates, gluten and purines.
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Elbow Pain
Elbow pain is most often the result of tendinitis, which can affect the inner or outer elbow. Treatment includes ice, rest, and medication for inflammation. Inflammation, redness, warmth, swelling, tenderness, and decreased range of motion are other symptoms associated with elbow pain. Treatment for elbow pain depends upon the nature of the patient's underlying disease or condition.
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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow is also known as lateral epicondylitis. Symptoms of tennis elbow include tenderness and dull pain of the outer elbow. Resting, applying cold packs, and taking anti-inflammatory medications are usually effective treatments for tennis elbow.
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What Is the Best Treatment for Golfer's Elbow?
Treatment for golfer’s elbow can include rest, wearing an elbow brace and electrotherapy. For more severe cases, medication and surgery may be required.
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Tendinitis and Tendon Injuries: How It's Diagnosed?
Tendons are flexible bands of thick tissue that connect your muscles to bones. They help to move the muscles or bones of your shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle joints.
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