I lived with it for about 3 months...a couple of years ago....it has never returned.
I wore the elbow brace and tried not to use the arm any more than necessary. I also, and I might recommend, slept on my couch to restrict my arm movement while I slept. Time and rest worked for me. I know how painful that achey, tired muscle feels. We don't bounce back quite as fast as we use to...but I wouldn't be to quick to go the therapy, cortizone or surgery route. I'd say give it some time...but that's me.