Dr. Cheng Talks About Pain (8): How to Prevent Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)?
Warm up before exercise and then stretch the forearm muscles.
When engaging in activities that require forearm movement, learn the correct techniques.
Use wrist and elbow supports with strong support. You can also wrap elastic bandages around the forearm muscles, but the tightness should be moderate.
When housewives buy vegetables, try to use a trolley instead of baskets. When carrying heavy objects with your hands, pay attention to the natural movement of your wrists and avoid bending your wrists backward. Pay attention to correct the posture of tools such as pots and knives to reduce the load on your hands.
When using a mop to clean the floor, bend your legs slightly to let your waist and legs power your shoulders and arms, instead of using your arms alone.
If the pain is severe, reduce your workload, persist in treatment, self-care, and pay attention to local warmth.
