hurt my elbow any advice please.

[a boardman]

hurt my right elbow (think strained it) doing push ups at gym thursday morning, been sore every since and i cannot touch my face with my hand without straining the elbow. also painful to straighten my arm.

what is the best thing,

rest it,
rub cream on it (if so what).
have someone look at it.

thanks

[sinizter]

Painkillers - Ibuprofen
Work it as normal ... Giving it complete rest can increase recovery time.
Exercises to improve the range of movement ... Without overdoing it.