What should you do if elbow pain does not improve?

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  1. Keep playing through the pain
  2. Play more to toughen it up
  3. Talk to a health care provider

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References

  1. Mayo Clinic: Tennis elbow, symptoms and causes www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tennis-elbow/symptoms-causes/syc-20351987 Checked 2026-10-12.

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