I always think of R.I.C.E
REST ICE COMPRESSION ELAVATION
If its a long term injury that wont go away i would ask your doctor about a cortisone injection which will solve theprob. 95 % of the time..
As for long term solutions Im not sure what would happen hopefully the jab would give it time to heal providing you dont overwork it, like the guys have been saying.
about cortisone: http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/pain.../cortisone.htm