Older adults often develop the problem of "tennis elbow" or epicondylitis. This problem is related to some degree of trauma to the tendons that are inserted into the elbow. Usually, an elastic band is used to modify the forces on the tendons and allow the inflammation to decrease. A senior that is having problems with tennis elbow must avoid activities that inflict pain.

Doctors would sometimes recommend anti inflammatory agents such as rofexib and others but this needs prescription from  a health care provider who will be examining the senior and review the medical history to confirm the doctor’s diagnosis and assure that the medication is appropriate. Some use steroid injections. Even if there are a lot of suggested remedies, the discomfort may last for a couple of months. Exercise is also important and are recommended by most health care providers. Among the recommended exercises are extending both arms in front, make a fist and bring knuckles back 20 or more times.