how long will it take to heal a pinched nerve in my elbow?
114712
Give it 2 days to a week. Don't move it heaps either. If still a problem, just double check with your doctor.
1000504
I myself suffered from 'tennis elbow' just over a year ago.  The only CURE was to take it easy, avoid repetitive activities with the affected arm, and basically just babying the entire lower arm for 4 to 6 months.  I did find some relief from a high end therapeutic arm band that's designed to apply support pressure to the appropriate areas.  I received the brace/band from my physical therapist.  It is in no way similar to what you would find at your local department store or Wally-World.  I just found my brace/strap and the label on it states the following for brand identification: "EpitPoint  -  Bauerfeind".\n\nI'm with you on the non use of drugs to mask your pain and suffering.  Drugs only hide the symptoms of your body telling you that there is something wrong and needs to be given attention and taken care of.\n\nI hope you may find some comfort from my experience - take it very easy and give it a long while to heal.
1060245
A pinched nerve is when a nerve is squeezed between a muscle and bone.  Nerve entrapment is when a nerve is squeezed between two muscles.  It hurts.  The muscles are generally tight in either case.  \n\nFirst of all, if it's really bad---go see a doctor, or go to an emergency room.\n\nIf it's not too bad (only you are the judge of this), then remember RICE\n\nRest\nIce\nCompress\nElevate\n\nSome doctors would recommend an anti-inflammatory agent like ibuprofen.  But don't take any medication based upon what you read on a website.  If you feel a need for a pill.  See a doctor.\n\nI can recommend using a bag of frozen peas.  It's inexpensive, resuable, and form fitting.  Use the frozen peas by wrapping them in one layer of t-shirt and placing on the affected area for 15 to 20 minutes.  Remove for 30 minutes.  Then repeat the cold application up to three times.\n\nDO NOT USE HEAT.  Heat makes the inflammation worse.  This makes the pain worse.\n\nI'm an RN RMT.  Take this for what it's worth.  Once again.  If it hurts really bad, go to the hospital.
904859
Rule of thumb: RICE it for first 72 hours.\n\nR: rest\nI: ice\nC: compression\nE: elevation\n\nIf it still hurts, better go ahead and see a doctor....good luck.
926965
This sounds EXACTLY like a pinched nerve. This is a job for a Chiropractor, if that is the case. Some Medical doctors are skeptical about Chiropractors. So was I, but it's been like a small theraputic miracle. \n\nTry it four 4-8 sessions and you'll be convinced (it takes more than one session for good progress and you'll be a tad sore after your first couple adjustments). \n\nTiger Balm and Peppermint Lotion are great for external muscle relaxers. \n\nYou'd be suprised what a few simple stretches before and after bed will do you. Yoga and Tai' Chi (Martial Art) are also excellent if you have the time and energy.\n\nRe-align your Spine and Chi dude.
365577
It takes 10 to 12 days to completely heal.  It will never be the same again.  The sprained part will always be more vulnerable to being injured, sprained again.  You have to always be conscious of this and warm up and stretch.  You won't listen to me because I bet you're still a teenager and warming up and stretching is too dorky for you still.  When you're older and after a few more sprains you'll know what I'm talking about.
154839
my girlfriend had it done the recovery did suck i won't lie ithink it took couple of weeks for it to go away completely but for the most part i would say probably about up to 2weeks for most of tenderness to go away now if your talking about being able to handle them say in four play then at least a month i believe if i remember correctly cause that was ten years ago
316897
It can take up to a few months. It's an injury that can get better faster if you take care not to aggrevate it.
1091479
yes really common - you will have strained either your trapezius or rhomboid muscle \n\ntake ibuprofen and use a warming pad to get it moving \n\nsomeone massaging it might help too\n\nit should settle in about 2-3 days - if not you might need a little manipulation from a chiropractor or therapist
1088924
sharp prickling pain is a great sign,  Yes the nerve is probably bruised and starting to come back.  A good sign. Hang in there.  Make sure you call the Oral surgeon to let him know the progress, he will note down the info it could help in the future if complications develope.
189867
it's a nerve thing alright, but probably not in your elbow . . the nerve stretches up and back to your shoulder blade and probably it's your posture and work habbit at the computer . . . if you go to a doctor they can't do anything except try to aleviate [sp] the pain . . . \n\nyoga or stretching is a very good thing . . . a physical therapist or massuse (legit one) is also a really good recomendation . . .\n\nto relieve a pinched or pressed nerve you need to remove the tension in your muscles and figure out a way to reposition your body placement.  \n\nHeated yoga (yoga in a heated room)  a very warm bath with epsom salts.  A massage, stretching and if you can be inclined it would be a good idea to do some sort of daily excersize (doesn't have to be anything extreme, even a walk for an hour)  \n\nAnd if you really want to get into it do some local research and see if you can find an Alexander Technique teacher.  It's a body movement and control technique mainly used for actors and dancers . . but the process is just a familiararity of the body and obtaining full awareness & control of it.
845296
sounds like a pinched nerve
198299
see a physio therapist - you have nerve impingement by the sound of things.\n\nkeep up with ice - 20 on and 20 off as much as you can on your elbow until you see someone. I have a similar problem from a car accident last August and it is better, but for me every time I raise my hands above my head my hands go numb. Massage has helped too to get the muscle out of spasm - perhaps it would help you too?\n\ngood luck.
291186
First, don't massage it. It just makes it worse. I had good luck with a chiropractor. He explained to me that it wasn't even a pinched nerve, but that the muscle around my spine (at the neck) had stretched on one side, and had contracted on the other. So when he straightened me out, he made the muscles on either side of my spine equal lengths again. For a week or so it hurt--it's like getting a major work-out and having sore muscles, but it's just in your neck!! But after he put me back in alignment (which took about 3 sessions) and taught me a better way to sleep, I haven't had any problems since. \nUntil then, ice for twenty minutes a couple times a day. No heat. That's what my guy said. \nGood luck.
127797
Tennis elbow is a degenerative condition of the tendon fibers that attach on the bony prominence (epicondyle) on the outside (lateral side) of the elbow. The tendons involved are responsible for anchoring the muscles that extend or lift the wrist and hand.  Tennis elbow happens mostly in patients between the ages of 30 years to 50 years. It can occur in any age group. Tennis elbow can affect as many as half of athletes in racquet sports. However, most patients with tennis elbow are not active in racquet sports. Most of the time, there is not a specific traumatic injury before symptoms start. Many individuals with tennis elbow are involved in work or recreational activities that require repetitive and vigorous use of the forearm muscles. Some patients develop tennis elbow without any specific recognizable activity leading to symptoms. \n\n\nPatients often complain of severe, burning pain on the outside part of the elbow. In most cases, the pain starts in a mild and slow fashion. It gradually worsens over weeks or months. The pain can be made worse by pressing on the outside part of the elbow or by gripping or lifting objects. Lifting even very light objects (such as a small book or a cup of coffee) can lead to significant discomfort. In more severe cases, pain can occur with simple motion of the elbow joint. Pain can radiate to the forearm.
558287
it depends on how bad the injury is and where its actually located,ideally rest in a sling for a period of 4-6 wks wud b required ,and then mobilization is mandatory,gentle exercises within the sling would be started within two weeks and a more strenous regime after the healing.
804953
You may have pinched a nerve or sprained it. You need to go see a doctor and let them check it. Tell you go lay around don't do very much and see if the pain gets better. I was told to swap heat for 20 minutes then ice for 20 minutes that helps keep the information down. I hope this helps you out. Good Luck