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Repetitive stress can cause tendons to degenerate because cells in the tendons called tenocytes change their properties. This is not even an entirely inflammatory process. If you rest it comes back (take a couple weeks). This limits the effectiveness of thjngs like cortisone, NSAIDs and even ice. Like Carl says, I wouldn't even do massage for awhile. And when you come back you need to make a change or it will recur. For example a change in grip, handle shape, or racket weight or you will just be dealing with it again.
Resting an injury is one the hardest things any athlete ever has to do. Nobody wants to do it. Sometimes you have to.
Resting an injury is one the hardest things any athlete ever has to do. Nobody wants to do it. Sometimes you have to.