Elbow pain, 4 months!


Question: Elbow pain, 4 months
Here are the details:
-Directly underneath elbow cap, within the joint area..
-Limited range of movement when reaching for my head..
-Unable to bend/extend arm in a fast motion.. Intense pain otherwise..

Things i've tried:
-Rest
-Ice
-Pain medicine
-X-ray

Questions:
-How do I get rid of this.? The doctor I saw wanted to try a steroid shot which I declined.. Is there anything else I can do for this.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
See a physical therapist.. They'll use non-invasive methods to reduce pain and inflammation (electrical methods) and also increase mobility..
I think it's safer and more efficient than drugs and cortisone injectionsHealth Question & Answer

if it hurts that bad go with the shot..Health Question & Answer



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