While inflammation may be present to a certain degree in the earliest stages of tennis elbow, it is by no means what you should be focusing on when attempting to treat a bout of the condition.

Through overuse and improper movements, tendons will slowly experience collagen break down - leading to a state of weakness and prone to a cycle of re-aggravation.

Therefore, one should focus on enhancing blood flow to the tendon on a consistent basis to give it the best chances of rebuilding the damaged tissue.