Mouse Elbow: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatment Strategies

We've all heard of tennis elbow, but today many people suffer from mouse elbow. The repetitive use of a computer mouse causes this ailment.Hours spent working a mouse can wear and tear the tendons in the wrist, forearm and elbow, resulting in mouse elbow. Here's how to treat this modern-day malady.

Instructions

• 1

  Apply ice to the elbow to reduce inflammation and ease pain. Apply it two to three times per day for 20 minutes each application.

• 2

  Take anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen for a few days. Follow manufacturer directions on the label when taking over-the-counter medication.

• 3

  Wear a strap or support often used to treat tennis elbow to rest the elbow until pain and stiffness subside.

• 4

  Stretch the muscles of the lower arm to help relax the elbow. Stretching and strengthening the muscles that support and work the elbow can treat and prevent mouse elbow.

• 5

  Rest. Take a break from the computer mouse for a few days. This stops the elbow from getting aggravated and gives it a chance to heal. Otherwise, the problem can worsen.