Tennis elbow is one of the most common injuries in badminton. A tennis elbow is when your forearm (near the elbow) goes through excessive usage causing many micro-breaks and inflammation near the lateral epicondyle or the bony edge of the elbow.
Considering this, how do you relieve forearm pain?
Icing the affected area with a cloth-covered ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes at a time may also help to reduce swelling. Taking an over-the-counter pain-relieving medication, such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol), can help to reduce swelling and discomfort.
- Use an ice pack.
- Go for a massage.
- Stretch, stretch, stretch.
- Do light exercises (such as walking, swimming)
- Build up eccentric exercises slowly.
- Take a warm bath.
Simply so, can playing badminton cause tennis elbow?
You can develop tennis elbow by doing any form of activity that involves repeatedly twisting your wrist and bending your elbow or using your forearm muscles. Examples include: playing racquet sports (tennis, badminton or squash) or sports that involve throwing (javelin or discus)
What causes forearm pain?
Causes of forearm pain frequently include sports injuries, overuse injuries, fractures, pinched nerves, or accidents. Forearm pain may also be related to a general infection, such as the common cold, that causes body aches, or to an infection of the tissues of the forearm itself.
How do you stretch your arm after badminton?
When should I see a doctor for forearm pain?
See your doctor right away if you have:
Severe pain and swelling in your arm. Trouble moving your arm normally or turning your arm from palm up to palm down and vice versa.
Does forearm tendonitis go away?
Forearm tendonitis is a common condition. It often resolves following a few weeks of rest and basic care. Severe or long-term cases of tendonitis can be disabling and take months of medical treatment and therapy to fully recover from.
How do you release forearm tension?
Bend your hand downward and gently pull it toward you using your other hand. You’ll feel tension in your forearm and elbow. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Relax and return to the starting position and repeat the stretch with your other hand.