5 months with Tennis Elbow so far; help :-(

[Tmano]

How much time did u take off now? Good to know about the vitamin c. Yes I think the fact that you aren't hitting with anyone is helpful similar to me just hitting with my instructor once a week now who's feeding me balls vs hitting against other players. The past 2 weeks I've only played once a week in a lesson with my instructor & it's been fine!! But I just wonder what happens if I go back to the hour & 1/2 clinics against hard hitters b/c that's when it randomly acts up. My PT is just focusing on my shoulder now (no more elbow) as I maxed at my sessions with my insurance b/c I think getting my shoulder stronger can only help since it's all related. I have a follow up with the dr on Tuesday so I'll report back. Glad you are able to hit pain free now! Fingers crossed we are both heading in the right direction!

It has been a year since the injury and i have not played at all except the times i hit against the wall, which probably are 5 times, which 3 of them in the last 10 days. However when i hit against the wall i don't hit the ball at 100% but i focus more on hitting as any balls as i can to build some tennis strength back. Most of the shots are 70%.
I think to handle those hard hitters you need not to shank much but most of all to have to forearm strong like it was before the injury. That's my opinion or my best guess. Vitamin C is great and can help too...i hope or it is just a mental thig.
I'm glad you are back to hitting pain free....yes fingers crossed for sure!

 

[sharif]

It has been a year since the injury and i have not played at all except the times i hit against the wall, which probably are 5 times, which 3 of them in the last 10 days. However when i hit against the wall i don't hit the ball at 100% but i focus more on hitting as any balls as i can to build some tennis strength back. Most of the shots are 70%.
I think to handle those hard hitters you need not to shank much but most of all to have to forearm strong like it was before the injury. That's my opinion or my best guess. Vitamin C is great and can help too...i hope or it is just a mental thig.
I'm glad you are back to hitting pain free....yes fingers crossed for sure!

Got it; wow hitting against the wall isn’t easy so good for you! My PT had actually suggested I try that but this was about two months ago when it was too cold here lol. I also don’t think I would be able to do it, but I guess it takes practice. Yes that is all great advice; thx! how will you know when to start hitting with other players again? I just wonder if it will ever be gone for good for me or will it randomly keep coming back? time will tell I suppose.. keep me posted and good luck!

 

[Tmano]

Got it; wow hitting against the wall isn’t easy so good for you! My PT had actually suggested I try that but this was about two months ago when it was too cold here lol. I also don’t think I would be able to do it, but I guess it takes practice. Yes that is all great advice; thx! how will you know when to start hitting with other players again? I just wonder if it will ever be gone for good for me or will it randomly keep coming back? time will tell I suppose.. keep me posted and good luck!

Hey, well i'm not sure they are great advices, on paper they might be , but i have not hit with anyone and i'm uncertain i'm 100% healed so it could be i said a lot of bs
However, when earlier in March i hit against (twice) the wall the next day my elbow would feel a little sore while now after hitting for 4-5 times for a good hour each it feels fine. To me this is a good sign, but it does not necessarily mean i'm ready to hit like before yet it gives me a good clue i can start playing with people but just taking it very easy. At least i'm hoping.
I tend to be optimist but with this TE i feel like it could possibly be that it could be a life long deal.

 

[Bisquick]

I finally went for a physiotherapist visit - she says I have golfers and not tennis elbow.
As my pain is coming from the elbow joint - she’s got me on some exercises to strengthen everything around the joint to stabilize the area and it’s helping. Still have some pain but it’s lessened and I have not stopped playing.

 

[sharif]

Hey, well i'm not sure they are great advices, on paper they might be , but i have not hit with anyone and i'm uncertain i'm 100% healed so it could be i said a lot of bs
However, when earlier in March i hit against (twice) the wall the next day my elbow would feel a little sore while now after hitting for 4-5 times for a good hour each it feels fine. To me this is a good sign, but it does not necessarily mean i'm ready to hit like before yet it gives me a good clue i can start playing with people but just taking it very easy. At least i'm hoping.
I tend to be optimist but with this TE i feel like it could possibly be that it could be a life long deal.

yes that def sounds like u r heading in the right direction for sure! Fingers crossed; baby steps! I wonder the same; if I'll always have it as a chronic thing. I guess only time will tell. I did go back to that Dr today who wants me to do an MRI. I had one done back in aug through another dr but the report says a bit inconclusive since I apparently moved a bit & there was some bone thing that she wants to re look at to see if it's really TE or something with the bone. She actually wants me to try to play & aggravate it before the MRI so she can see what's going on yikes.. that part doesn't sound fun b/c I hate when it acts up & is painful but if it helps determine an appropriate treatment plan, then it will be worth it.. I'll keep u posted. as of now, I can't get in for the MRI for 3 weeks..

 

[Fintft]

It has been a year since the injury and i have not played at all except the times i hit against the wall, which probably are 5 times, which 3 of them in the last 10 days. However when i hit against the wall i don't hit the ball at 100% but i focus more on hitting as any balls as i can to build some tennis strength back. Most of the shots are 70%.
I think to handle those hard hitters you need not to shank much but most of all to have to forearm strong like it was before the injury. That's my opinion or my best guess. Vitamin C is great and can help too...i hope or it is just a mental thig.
I'm glad you are back to hitting pain free....yes fingers crossed for sure!

You are supposed to hit 70-80% anyhow. Gl!

 

[Tmano]

yes that def sounds like u r heading in the right direction for sure! Fingers crossed; baby steps! I wonder the same; if I'll always have it as a chronic thing. I guess only time will tell. I did go back to that Dr today who wants me to do an MRI. I had one done back in aug through another dr but the report says a bit inconclusive since I apparently moved a bit & there was some bone thing that she wants to re look at to see if it's really TE or something with the bone. She actually wants me to try to play & aggravate it before the MRI so she can see what's going on yikes.. that part doesn't sound fun b/c I hate when it acts up & is painful but if it helps determine an appropriate treatment plan, then it will be worth it.. I'll keep u posted. as of now, I can't get in for the MRI for 3 weeks..

I would listen to your body and instinct regardless of what she is asking you. and the maybe this MRI will help clarifying the situation. In the mean time play and see what happens but not 100%.
Let us know!

 

[Fintft]

yes that def sounds like u r heading in the right direction for sure! Fingers crossed; baby steps! I wonder the same; if I'll always have it as a chronic thing. I guess only time will tell. I did go back to that Dr today who wants me to do an MRI. I had one done back in aug through another dr but the report says a bit inconclusive since I apparently moved a bit & there was some bone thing that she wants to re look at to see if it's really TE or something with the bone. She actually wants me to try to play & aggravate it before the MRI so she can see what's going on yikes.. that part doesn't sound fun b/c I hate when it acts up & is painful but if it helps determine an appropriate treatment plan, then it will be worth it.. I'll keep u posted. as of now, I can't get in for the MRI for 3 weeks..

I forgot, what kind of exercises are you doing, as per your PT etc? Lifting weights? Elastic bands?

GL!

 

[sharif]

I would listen to your body and instinct regardless of what she is asking you. and the maybe this MRI will help clarifying the situation. In the mean time play and see what happens but not 100%.
Let us know!

will do thx!

 

[sharif]

I forgot, what kind of exercises are you doing, as per your PT etc? Lifting weights? Elastic bands?

GL!

yes; forearm exercises that include flex bar, hammer, 4 pound wrist curls, shoulder & rotator cuff exercises with bands, biceps & triceps. thx

 

[Osan]

I had tennis elbow. Thats now gone thanks to steroid antiflams, plus tyler twists and stretch bands. Now dealing with Carpal Tunnel. sad sad.

 

[Fintft]

yes; forearm exercises that include flex bar, hammer, 4 pound wrist curls, shoulder & rotator cuff exercises with bands, biceps & triceps. thx

The one exercise I didn't have (but tried now after seeing a video here) is lifting weights (25Lbs) with a straight arm, laterally or in front of you (and since I forgot I am doing both + pushing upwards). Coincidently, my latest bout of TE, disappeared after the first day.

 

[sharif]

I had tennis elbow. Thats now gone thanks to steroid antiflams, plus tyler twists and stretch bands. Now dealing with Carpal Tunnel. sad sad.

Sorry to hear that

 

[sharif]

The one exercise I didn't have (but tried now after seeing a video here) is lifting weights (25Lbs) with a straight arm, laterally or in front of you (and since I forgot I am doing both + pushing upwards). Coincidently, my latest bout of TE, disappeared after the first day.

you lucked out. I certainly can’t lift 25 pounds. I am a 5’6 108 pound female