If pain persists for more than a few days or at home treatment fails to show improvement, contact your doctor. If you suddenly develop pain in the elbow region, pack your arm in ice immediately to reduce swelling. This will often help to relieve pain, as well. It's important, especially if you have tears to muscles and tendons, to rest the arm completely. Do not continue activities which over use or place unneeded strain on the elbow for 1-4 weeks.
HEAT therapy helps to reduce pain, as does ultrasound and physiotherapy treatments.
Applying moist heat for up to 3-hours, twice daily will help to keep your arm at rest and make you more comfortable. See your doctor for more information. Braces can help to isolate muscles and reduce the amount of range elbow muscles can use. Surgery for this condition is rare, but can be done. Surgery consists of cutting the main tendon loose and reshaping the rounded bump of your elbow.