How long does a sprain arm WITH acute tendonitis?
The tendonitis will take a lot longer to heal than the sprain. The fact that you are still having pain near the elbow and into the middle of your arm is a clear indicator that it is still very inflamed. Without treatment there is really no telling how long it will take to heal. Until you see your doctor you can take Advil or Ibuprofen for pain, use ice for 20 minutes at a time, keep it elevated above your heart, and try to rest it as much as you can. This can help with the pain and discomfort until you see your doctor. You may want to ask your PCP about hand therapy or a referral to an orthopedic for the tendonitis. You may have what is commonly known as “tennis elbow” or “golfer’s elbow” or both depending on which side/s of the elbow the pain is coming from. They are both forms of tendonitis, just affecting different tendons. Hand therapy which often consists of a splint, ultrasound treatments, special anti inflammatory medication pushed directly into the area and exercises to reduce
