Severe pain in elbow that radiates to forearm?

Question

Hi, I work as a barista and it involves a lot of repetitive motions such as pumping drinks (the white mocha pump is like trying to push a car..), carrying several jugs of milk at the same time, carrying heavy loads of dishes, lifting up floor matts, pulling espresso shots and so forth. I am finding that since I am working almost 40 hours a week, my elbow has become very pained. It radiates into my forearm and is almost crippling. I can't carry things at all sometimes, even a cup of coffee.

From what I gather it sounds like tennis elbow..

I was wondering if there was anything I can do to help it because I work a lot in the next bit and I cannot afford to take time off right now.

I have put a535 on it, and taken an inflammatory and am currently resting it.

Is there anyway I can wrap it up?

Sorry for the length =P

Answer 1

You would need a physio to put an arm brace (strapping) on to change the action of the muscles you use so much, also to show you how to change your technique.

You can buy arm braces at some large pharmacies too.

Any numbness, see your doctor.

Answer 2

Depending on where in the elbow it hurts,at the top of your arm or at the funnybone.Do any fingers go numb? The ulnar nerve is your funnybone which controls your ring and little finger, the opposite side is your median nerve controling the thumb,pointer, & middle fingers.Wearing an elbow support wrap so you can still bend your elbow helps alot.  I've had my funnybone nerve moved from the groove of my elbow to the top of my arm ,but also have trouble w/the median nerve, you can actually see the knot at the elbow enlarge w/pain.An elastic elbow support at work will help ,just not too tight.