Say Goodbye to Elbow Pain with These DIY Remedies

Ginger is a medicine that has the properties to cure almost every type of pain. Many studies have also been done on ginger in which the effects of reducing swelling, irritation and pain have been seen.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 glass water
• 1 clean cloth

Method of use

• Grate ginger or cut it into small pieces
• Now boil it with water for three to four minutes
• After this, filter the water with the help of a sieve
• Soak the cloth in water and tie it on your affected elbow for 15 to 20 minutes

When to use

• Use this process two to three times a day until you get relief from pain.

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Many times elbow pain is caused by muscle strain or injury. If you are having pain due to injury around your hand or elbow, then definitely adopt this recipe. Peppermint oil is used in the treatment of joint pain, swelling, muscle sprains and strains etc. Its cooling effect is behind these properties.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp peppermint oil
• 1 tsp olive oil or coconut oil

How to use

• Mix peppermint oil with olive oil
• Massage the affected area with the prepared mixture
• Continue this process for 10 to 15 minutes

When to use

• Try this remedy two to three times a day.

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People have been using apple cider vinegar in their cooking for many years. However, after knowing about its bacteria-destroying properties, it has started being used in many home remedies. It can be applied to any part of the body affected by pain.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 glass of water
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clean cloth

Method of use

First method -

• Mix apple cider vinegar in water
• Now add one teaspoon of honey to it
• Now drink the prepared mixture

Second method -

• Apart from this, if you want, you can also apply apple cider vinegar directly on your affected part
• To do this, soak a cloth in a little vinegar
• After this, tie it on the affected elbow

When to use

• To get better results, use any one of these two remedies two to three times a day.

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If the cause of elbow pain is bone pain, then olive oil is an excellent remedy. Olive oil has anti-inflammatory properties, which work like antiseptic medicines and relieve pain.

Required ingredients

• 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

How to use

• Apply olive oil on the affected area
• Now slowly massage your elbow for 10 to 15 minutes

When to use

• Massage has no harmful effects, so massage the elbow with olive oil as many times as possible in a day.

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In case of old injury or pain, hot compress can prove to be a better option. If you are having pain in your elbow joint or the muscles around it, then hot fomentation can soften your stiff joints and provide relief to the muscles.

Required Materials

• 1 Tawa
• 1 Cloth
• 1 Bottle

Method of Use

First Method -

• Heat the Tawa on the stove and put a cloth on it
• When the cloth is heated, foment your affected part with it for 15 to 20 minutes
• As soon as you feel pain, first choose the option of fomentation

Second Method -

• Heat water in a vessel
• Now fill this water in a bottle and keep it on your affected part
• Keep the bottle till the water becomes lukewarm
• If the pain does not subside, heat the water once again

When to Use

Do not use hot fomentation too much, it is advisable to do hot fomentation only when you feel pain. Please note that this remedy provides relief from pain only for some time. That is why, if you feel pain repeatedly, contact a doctor.

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If you notice swelling on or around the elbow, use cold compress. Cold compress helps reduce swelling by reducing increased blood flow to the affected area.

Required materials

• Ice or cold water
• Clean cloth or a bottle

Method of use

First method -

• To compress with ice, wrap some pieces of it in a clean cloth
• Now apply cold compress to your affected part for 20 to 30 minutes
• If you want, you can also wet the cloth in cold water and tie it on the elbow
• Be careful not to apply ice directly on the skin, doing so can cause irritation or redness on the skin

Second method -

• Fill the bottle with water and leave it in the fridge to freeze
• After a few hours, take out the bottle and place it on your affected part
• Leave the bottle till the water becomes lukewarm
• If the pain does not subside, cool the water once again

When to use it

• Adopt this remedy 3 to 4 times a day for 20 minutes, until the pain is completely cured. 

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Turmeric powder found in almost every Indian household helps in curing many types of pain. The curcumin chemical found in turmeric has many properties that help in reducing pain, sprains, injuries, swelling and burning etc.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1/4 lemon juice
• 1 cloth or hot bandage

Method of use

^{Heat the water in a vessel}

^{Now prepare a paste by adding turmeric and lemon to it}

^{Apply this paste on the affected elbow and cover it with a clean cloth or hot bandage}

^{If you want, you can also tie the bandage or cloth with light pressure}

^{Leave the turmeric for 10 hours or overnight to show its effect}

^{Apart from this, to speed up the healing process, drink a glass of hot milk mixed with 1 teaspoon turmeric daily}

When to use

Follow this process for three to four days and for better results, consume turmeric milk in the morning and at night before sleeping.

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Rock salt has many properties, which have been confirmed by many studies. It speeds up the healing process as well as reduces joint pain and muscle spasms and calms the mind. Apart from these, it improves blood flow in the affected part and helps the muscles and nerves to function properly.

Required Ingredients

• ½ cup rock salt
• 1 bucket water

Method of use

• Heat a bucket of water
• Now add ½ cup rock salt in it and take a bath with this water
• Apart from this, if you want, you can also sit by putting your affected part in rock salt water for some time
• Both these methods are very effective

When to use

• To get better results, it is advisable to use this rock salt treatment twice a day.

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Many home remedies can be effective in relieving elbow pain. Using cold or hot compresses helps reduce swelling and pain. Consuming natural anti-inflammatory substances like ginger and turmeric or applying pastes of these is beneficial. Soaking the elbow in lukewarm salt water also provides relief. A light massage with coconut oil or mustard oil increases blood flow and relaxes the muscles. If the pain is severe, the flexibility of the elbow can be increased by doing light stretching exercises or yoga. Adequate rest and not putting pressure on the painful area is also important. If the pain persists for a long time, consult a doctor.