A 39-year-old barista develops gradual-onset lateral elbow p…
A 39-year-old barista develops gradual-onset lateral elbow pain that worsens when lifting milk pitchers and when gripping the portafilter at work. Examination shows point tenderness just distal to the lateral epicondyle, pain with resisted wrist extension, and full elbow range of motion without swelling, warmth, or neurologic deficit. She has not had prior injections or imaging and wants to keep working if possible. What is the most appropriate initial management?
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