Tennis Elbow & Golfer's Elbow that WON'T heal?

yemenmocha

yemenmocha

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Do some people just have GE or TE that will never heal? I had 6 months off with PT and it came back within 4-6 gentle, short hitting sessions. I've had an additional 9 months off since then. The elbow still feels injured when I do miscellaneous activities like opening windows, opening bottles, shampooing hair, etc. Could I just have this forever?

I presume that I should be pain free before it is healed, and it should be healed before I return to tennis. MRI showed no tears though, and I even got a 2nd opinion, which has me puzzled how this could just be an inflammation issue that persists after 9 months of rest (doctor proscribed 1 year off).

HELP!:(
 
yemenmocha said:
Do some people just have GE or TE that will never heal? I had 6 months off with PT and it came back within 4-6 gentle, short hitting sessions. I've had an additional 9 months off since then. The elbow still feels injured when I do miscellaneous activities like opening windows, opening bottles, shampooing hair, etc. Could I just have this forever?

I presume that I should be pain free before it is healed, and it should be healed before I return to tennis. MRI showed no tears though, and I even got a 2nd opinion, which has me puzzled how this could just be an inflammation issue that persists after 9 months of rest (doctor proscribed 1 year off).

HELP!:(
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You state is came back after 4-6 hitting sessions.

What type of racquet/string are you using, BTW?
 
yemenmocha said:
Do some people just have GE or TE that will never heal? I had 6 months off with PT and it came back within 4-6 gentle, short hitting sessions. I've had an additional 9 months off since then. The elbow still feels injured when I do miscellaneous activities like opening windows, opening bottles, shampooing hair, etc. Could I just have this forever?

I presume that I should be pain free before it is healed, and it should be healed before I return to tennis. MRI showed no tears though, and I even got a 2nd opinion, which has me puzzled how this could just be an inflammation issue that persists after 9 months of rest (doctor proscribed 1 year off).

HELP!:(
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I have GE. (See the thread on Tennis Elbow twists, which I started a few months ago.) I reviewed about 50 web sites in the last three days and it does appear that some people are extremely slow healers when it comes to tendonitis.

Here's what I'd want to know from you:

1. What kind of work do you do?
2. What kind of racquet and string do you use?
3. What is your health and nutritional status like?
4. What's your NTRP level? Is it possible you need some stroke corrections?
5. Exactly what remedies have you tried, including cortisone shots?

-Robert
 
Bud said:
You state is came back after 4-6 hitting sessions.

What type of racquet/string are you using, BTW?
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I WAS using Head Prestige mid with multis. I suspect this was a major cause because I hit too many off-center shots with it, and missing the sweet spot wasn't very comfortable to say the least.

When the problem started I switched to my old nBlade with multis, and then a Yonex RDS 002 tour. When I return I'll probably get that new ProKennex 5G but the Yonex has a good sweet spot, flex, and static weight.
 
chess9 said:
I have GE. (See the thread on Tennis Elbow twists, which I started a few months ago.) I reviewed about 50 web sites in the last three days and it does appear that some people are extremely slow healers when it comes to tendonitis.

Here's what I'd want to know from you:

1. What kind of work do you do?
2. What kind of racquet and string do you use?
3. What is your health and nutritional status like?
4. What's your NTRP level? Is it possible you need some stroke corrections?
5. Exactly what remedies have you tried, including cortisone shots?

-Robert
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Mine is GE.

1. Sedentary lifestyle except for jogging. Nothing is aggravating the elbow.
2. Currently Yonex RDS 002 Tour but I gave history in previous post.
3. Mid 30's healthy, little overweight, low cholesterol, moderately unhealthy diet. I love beer.
4. NTRP is 4.0-4.5 depending on the metro. Yes some stroke improvements are needed but I got the problem from very excessive overuse in a 2 month period. I didn't allow it to heal when it first started to hurt, and underestimated the severity.
5. Two cortisone shots spaced out over 3 months immediately after injury, followed by 1 month of PT including stretching, strengthening, electric bandage thing, therapeutic ultrasound, ASTYM, DMSO, and tennis elbow brace. I'm still doing stretching/strengthening and light weights that don't aggravate it.
 
yemenmocha, I suffered a fairly severe case of GE a few years back. Using a 5g definitely allowed me to keep hitting and recover from a tennis perspective. But the everyday activities you describe remained painful for me for quite a while...it took a good two years before the major pain totally subsided.

It's been over three years now and I sometimes still feel a (small) bit of pain when lifting weights, but it has never come back full force. The most important thing I learned is to *stop* immediately when you start to feel the first signs. If I hit with a new racquet nowadays, any type of pain at all, I put it down.

tendonitis is just a beast of a problem to resolve.
 
Yemenmocha, I'd say you are a very hard case. :) Short of playing with your non-dominant hand, or taking up surfing, I am flummoxed.

I'm resting now from a mild case of GE, but I've just had my racquet re-strung with a soft artificial gut at 50 lbs. I'll use it that way for a few weeks and keep my playing hours down.

My arm is slowly improving by the way.

-Robert
 
Thanks guys, even more depressed now. :cry:


So you think it's possible to return to hitting, and it remain a slight elbow pain for a few years? I'm wondering if my criterion of no pain before returning will mean I never return.
 
yemenmocha, I did * a lot* of daily stretching when I had my GE. hitting w/ the 5g did not make the GE worse, so I hit through it. Not lifting weights was a harder thing to skip for me than the tennis.

I used a therapy ball a lot also. I did not have a cortisone shot, basically cause I'm a baby and hate needles, but I did have the treatment at PT where they use electrical current with a cortisone patch.

The PT sessions got me pointed in the right direction, but honestly, using the therapy ball was the biggest revelation in my recovery (and also the stretching exercises).

I know exactly what you're talking about with the shampooing, lifting a milk jug, opening doors, etc. all really hurting.

Anything that gives a positive result, stick w/ it and be patient. If you are going to try hitting tennis, the 5g works for me (an many others obviously)
 
nkbond said:
yemenmocha, I did * a lot* of daily stretching when I had my GE. hitting w/ the 5g did not make the GE worse, so I hit through it. Not lifting weights was a harder thing to skip for me than the tennis.

I used a therapy ball a lot also. I did not have a cortisone shot, basically cause I'm a baby and hate needles, but I did have the treatment at PT where they use electrical current with a cortisone patch.

The PT sessions got me pointed in the right direction, but honestly, using the therapy ball was the biggest revelation in my recovery (and also the stretching exercises).

I know exactly what you're talking about with the shampooing, lifting a milk jug, opening doors, etc. all really hurting.

Anything that gives a positive result, stick w/ it and be patient. If you are going to try hitting tennis, the 5g works for me (an many others obviously)
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What are some of the stretches you are doing for TE?
 
Off to the orthopedic surgeon today. :( Elbow is about 90% healed, but is taking too damned long.... I have new RF Nike shoes sitting here, UNUSED. <sob>

-Robert
 
Ouchee'! Stung a bit. :) No tennis for three days, then I can try on Saturday. He said to try not to push it on Saturday though. :( I have a big match on Saturday. I'm trying to fathom me not pushing it. Alas....We'll see.

This was my first cortisone shot ever. Hope I never need another.

-Robert
 
chess9 said:
Ouchee'! Stung a bit. :) No tennis for three days, then I can try on Saturday. He said to try not to push it on Saturday though. :( I have a big match on Saturday. I'm trying to fathom me not pushing it. Alas....We'll see.

This was my first cortisone shot ever. Hope I never need another.

-Robert
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I remember my cortisone shot actually made my arm feel worse for the first few days... after that I felt like the Bionic Man. :)
 
chess9 said:
Ouchee'! Stung a bit. :) No tennis for three days, then I can try on Saturday. He said to try not to push it on Saturday though. :( I have a big match on Saturday. I'm trying to fathom me not pushing it. Alas....We'll see.

This was my first cortisone shot ever. Hope I never need another.

-Robert
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robert you probably are saying "larry10s stop trying to be my father" BUT how important can this match be in the big picture of the next 20-30 years of your tennis life. TAKE A WEEK OFF.GO CRAZY WORKING ON YOUR SPEED AND AGILITY. just my humble opinion.
 
what advice would you give someone on these boards if you were answering a thread. "the doc said go easy( i bet you pressured the doc to say you could play on saturday) so go out and kill yourself for pride. hopefully you wont be set back too badly and need 6 months to recover" would you recommend that???
 
larry10s said:
robert you probably are saying "larry10s stop trying to be my father" BUT how important can this match be in the big picture of the next 20-30 years of your tennis life. TAKE A WEEK OFF.GO CRAZY WORKING ON YOUR SPEED AND AGILITY. just my humble opinion.
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I would have to agree here. Trust me I know how hard it is to put the racquet down. Especially because of an injury. Think of it this way, you could do more harm than good and not be able to play even longer. Nip it in the bud and just rehab.
 
larry10s said:
robert you probably are saying "larry10s stop trying to be my father" BUT how important can this match be in the big picture of the next 20-30 years of your tennis life. TAKE A WEEK OFF.GO CRAZY WORKING ON YOUR SPEED AND AGILITY. just my humble opinion.
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You are absolutely right. I can't argue with impeccable logic. :)

I'm going out Saturday at noon for my big match and will warm up slowly, and see how it goes. I am not going to make the injury worse, though I am the kind of person who has to be dragged off the field of battle in a stretcher. A type all the way.

I do so hate quitting. I did a triathlon once with a swim through a sea of Portuguese Man'O War, and I got so sick and dizzy I could barely ride my bike or run, but I finished. :) I had about a dozen stings.

Anyway, I'm just going to have to accept that I'm not Superman and quit if the pain is noticeable. I'm of the view that with this injury small pains are not to be ignored because it indicates continuing trauma.

My main hitting partner is feeling very smug as he's had years of elbow problems, and I think he secretely hated me for never having them. :) Now he's telling everyone "Oh, Robert can't play because of ELBOW PROBLEMS." LOL!

-Robert
 
yemenmocha said:
Do some people just have GE or TE that will never heal? I had 6 months off with PT and it came back within 4-6 gentle, short hitting sessions. I've had an additional 9 months off since then. The elbow still feels injured when I do miscellaneous activities like opening windows, opening bottles, shampooing hair, etc. Could I just have this forever?

I presume that I should be pain free before it is healed, and it should be healed before I return to tennis. MRI showed no tears though, and I even got a 2nd opinion, which has me puzzled how this could just be an inflammation issue that persists after 9 months of rest (doctor proscribed 1 year off).

HELP!:(
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i am more than likely older than most of the posters here.
but back in the early summer i hurt my arm, did not know that i had hurt that bad and kept playing.
it really really started to hurt, then i knew what i had done.
that was over 4 months ago and it still hurts, not as bad, but bad enough that my doctor said no tennis until it heals completey.
that may mean 6-12 months with no tennis for me.
but like i said, i hurt it really bad and kept playing and that made it worst.
the best thing for me is ice, two shots of corterzone and REST.
don't do anything to stress the arm more or you will pay the price.
i just hope i have not hurt so bad that i will need surgery to repair.

good luck with arm. also exercises help too.
 
Robert its saturday this is "daddy larry":) good morning, go easy today please. its not too late to cancel the match:)
 
larry10s said:
Robert its saturday this is "daddy larry":) good morning, go easy today please. its not too late to cancel the match:)
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Well, "Papa", I'm feeling very good today. That cortisone shot worked wonders. The doctor, btw, said that I most likely had only tendonitis, but that if I wasn't careful it could get much worse. He wasn't excited about me playing today, so he asked me to call on Monday and report in to his P.A.

The last three days, I've hit with a racquet against the larged stuffed chair in my living room. Three days ago, that elicited some slight pain in my elbow. Yesterday I was getting no pain. In fact, I noticed that I got more pain hitting left handed than right handed. :) This morning, my elbow feels very good. I iced it, however, and have been doing the stretches all morning. I will also wear a brace for my match. If it starts hurting, I'll have to quit play.

I'll be playing with a racquet strung with multi-filament at 50 lbs, which is very different from my usual 60 lb Luxilon setup.

I'm feeling upbeat about my ability to play, though I haven't played in almost two weeks.

Report to come about 3 p.m. today. :)

Thanks for caring, mate!

-Robert
 
BUMMER!

I played 2 games (1-1) and called it quits. I need more rest. My opponent was not too happy as he's a physician and his fun time is precious. I feel badly for him.

I took 20 minutes to warm up my arm as well, but to no avail.

I'm taking two more weeks off. :(

-Robert
 
chess9 said:
BUMMER!

I played 2 games (1-1) and called it quits. I need more rest. My opponent was not too happy as he's a physician and his fun time is precious. I feel badly for him.

I took 20 minutes to warm up my arm as well, but to no avail.

I'm taking two more weeks off. :(

-Robert
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sometimes "parents " have to let there children learn on their own and not say" i told you so" because they've been there ,done that". i was out a year with t.e. :cry: i thought id be better in 1-2 weeks. its like puberty it takes a certain amount of time until it happens(usually not a few days). 2 weeks at least is a good amount to rest especially after the cortisone shot to quiet it down. take your antiimflammatories , ice it, stretch it, and go with what the physical therapist tells you about strengthening exercises like maybe not 25 lb wrist curls now.
sorry robert you are not better ,:cry: hope you have a speedy recovery:)
 
For 98% of tennis elbow sufferers, the surefire treatment for clearing up tennis and golfer's elbow is triggerpoint. Rest, changing equipment, stretching and strengthening may help in a minimal way, but if you've got chronic TE then you must address the source of the problem. And the problem is congested tissue, muscles, tendons and ligaments that have knotted up somewhere and are pulling all down the connective lines of tissue, making little tears along the way that become inflammed over and over again. Trigger point massage is deep pressure put on the knotted tissue to break up the knot and allow the tissue to become supple again so that the elasticity is returned. Generally it will take 6 to 10 visits to a qualified practitioner to totally clear up the problem, at a cost of roughly $50-70 per visit. If you're too tight or can't afford the treatment, then unfortunately you will limp along for the rest of eternity with a gimpy arm. You can also get trigger point through a needle by a qualified orthopedist, but the trigger point pressure treatments work amazingly well.

The only exclusion are those who might have substantial tears that might require surgery, and that is a very small minority and can only be definitively determined by an mri.
 
Eli said:
For 98% of tennis elbow sufferers, the surefire treatment for clearing up tennis and golfer's elbow is triggerpoint. Rest, changing equipment, stretching and strengthening may help in a minimal way, but if you've got chronic TE then you must address the source of the problem. And the problem is congested tissue, muscles, tendons and ligaments that have knotted up somewhere and are pulling all down the connective lines of tissue, making little tears along the way that become inflammed over and over again. Trigger point massage is deep pressure put on the knotted tissue to break up the knot and allow the tissue to become supple again so that the elasticity is returned. Generally it will take 6 to 10 visits to a qualified practitioner to totally clear up the problem, at a cost of roughly $50-70 per visit. If you're too tight or can't afford the treatment, then unfortunately you will limp along for the rest of eternity with a gimpy arm. You can also get trigger point through a needle by a qualified orthopedist, but the trigger point pressure treatments work amazingly well.

The only exclusion are those who might have substantial tears that might require surgery, and that is a very small minority and can only be definitively determined by an mri.
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Man thanks for the upbeat response?!?!?!
 
chess9 said:
BUMMER!

I played 2 games (1-1) and called it quits. I need more rest. My opponent was not too happy as he's a physician and his fun time is precious. I feel badly for him.

I took 20 minutes to warm up my arm as well, but to no avail.

I'm taking two more weeks off. :(

-Robert
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Chess, I have a suggestion for you to try to help with this problem:


Step 1: Go to a tricep station (something like this: http://www.atlantic-fitness.com/single2/6150.html) and do five pressdowns with each type of bar (ropes, flat bars, slanted bars, etc.). You'll probably end up doing twenty to so reps. Go slowly. Side note, do not do any exercises over your head using your triceps, such as skull crushers.

Step 2: Get in the deep end of a pool (6-10 feet is optimal) and tread water (waving your arms around in various directions) for fifteen minutes. You can use a belt or not, the main thing is getting those arms moving.

Step 3: Avoid Luxilon! This string sneaks up on you and before you know it, your arm is toast.

I hope you recover soon.
 
Eli said:
For 98% of tennis elbow sufferers, the surefire treatment for clearing up tennis and golfer's elbow is triggerpoint. Rest, changing equipment, stretching and strengthening may help in a minimal way, but if you've got chronic TE then you must address the source of the problem. And the problem is congested tissue, muscles, tendons and ligaments that have knotted up somewhere and are pulling all down the connective lines of tissue, making little tears along the way that become inflammed over and over again. Trigger point massage is deep pressure put on the knotted tissue to break up the knot and allow the tissue to become supple again so that the elasticity is returned. Generally it will take 6 to 10 visits to a qualified practitioner to totally clear up the problem, at a cost of roughly $50-70 per visit. If you're too tight or can't afford the treatment, then unfortunately you will limp along for the rest of eternity with a gimpy arm. You can also get trigger point through a needle by a qualified orthopedist, but the trigger point pressure treatments work amazingly well.

The only exclusion are those who might have substantial tears that might require surgery, and that is a very small minority and can only be definitively determined by an mri.
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are you a massage therapist?
 
chess9 said:
BUMMER!

I played 2 games (1-1) and called it quits. I need more rest. My opponent was not too happy as he's a physician and his fun time is precious. I feel badly for him.

I took 20 minutes to warm up my arm as well, but to no avail.

I'm taking two more weeks off. :(

-Robert
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Robert,

I know exactly how you feel, i had NEVER had TE like i have this year.
only played 4 times all year, my arm still hurts like you say from normal things and it has been almost 6 months for me.
finally i just gave up and said the Heck with this.
i have been going to a chirophactor for about 3 weeks now, and it seems to help.
i am going to continue the exercises he recommended and stay with the elbow brace and hope to the Good Lord I can play this spring.
let us know how you are doing.
take care and hope the arm heals soon.

John
 
larry10s said:
^^^^^ yemenmocha have you researched this?
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I have the flexbar. I have not done the platelet therapy because my friend just did it for his TE and he got worse, plus I don't like all the needles and high cost.

I have done a few massages where they included my arm along with my back, but it didn't sound like the specific "triggerpoint" massage mentioned above.

Actually, I did do the ASTYM which sounds just like the triggerpoint massage and I'm not sure it did much. It was a specially trained PT who did it though, not a masseuse.

I'll look into that.

Thanks
 
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SJP said:
Chess, I have a suggestion for you to try to help with this problem:


Step 1: Go to a tricep station (something like this: http://www.atlantic-fitness.com/single2/6150.html) and do five pressdowns with each type of bar (ropes, flat bars, slanted bars, etc.). You'll probably end up doing twenty to so reps. Go slowly. Side note, do not do any exercises over your head using your triceps, such as skull crushers.

Step 2: Get in the deep end of a pool (6-10 feet is optimal) and tread water (waving your arms around in various directions) for fifteen minutes. You can use a belt or not, the main thing is getting those arms moving.

Step 3: Avoid Luxilon! This string sneaks up on you and before you know it, your arm is toast.

I hope you recover soon.
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I've given up on Luxilon, at least at 60 lbs. ;) I loved the spin though....

I'll give those a try tomorrow. I've been to the gym today and did a 5 mile run and followed up with some lunges and squats.
Thanks for the tips. I'll let you know....

-Robert
 
Ok so a lot of places say they offer "Trigger Point Massage" but how do I know if the specific masseuse is qualified to do it right?

Is there a special credential for the triggerpoint stuff?
Exactly what do I ask when I call?
 
yemenmocha said:
I have the flexbar. I have not done the platelet therapy because my friend just did it for his TE and he got worse, plus I don't like all the needles and high cost.

I have done a few massages where they included my arm along with my back, but it didn't sound like the specific "triggerpoint" massage mentioned above.

Actually, I did do the ASTYM which sounds just like the triggerpoint massage and I'm not sure it did much. It was a specially trained PT who did it though, not a masseuse.

I'll look into that.

Thanks
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Check this out:

http://books.google.com/books?id=sU0XupX7DGsC&pg=PP1&dq=simons++travell#v=onepage&q=&f=false

A lot of good information here. The author recommends using frozen tennis ball stuffed in a sock. You can also try a foam roller.
 
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Hi
I have a recurred ge too.
Go to a physician.
You must ice 20min 5-7 times.
Strech 30sec-15 sec rest 5-7 times without hurting too much.
At least two weeks.
As pain goes you should not go to court and play!!!
Do mirror tennis-first slowly to faster - if pain is not there.
If pain go back one phase.
After a week of mirror to the wall again slowly to faster.
Then to court like you are a beginner.
Dont go and play when there is no pain without these processes.
If you do;it will reappear.
 
yemenmocha said:
Ok so a lot of places say they offer "Trigger Point Massage" but how do I know if the specific masseuse is qualified to do it right?

Is there a special credential for the triggerpoint stuff?
Exactly what do I ask when I call?
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The biggest challenge might be to find someone who is qualified and really experienced. I'm a teaching pro and had tennis elbow 8 years ago, and nothing had any effect on my injury. A particular chiropractor was recommended by the staff at a club and by the staff at tennis shop so I decided to make the investment and go see this guy. I was told that it was a fairly painful form of treatment and that most women had a hard time tolerating it. This chiropractor is booked up for weeks and as it turns out his practice consists almost exclusively of trigger point, something I had never heard of before. It took 7 or 8 visits to completely eliminate all of my tennis elbow symptoms, and it was about the 3rd or 4th visit before I noticed substantial improvement. Since then I've been treated for a few other injuries with excellent results. So I'm a big believer in trigger point. One other thing, you can buy the book and try to treat yourself, which I have done successfully with planter fascitis, but it is doubtful you will have significant success with tennis elbow because you won't be able to get deep enough. And you could hurt yourself by pressuring blood vessels, nerves or getting too close to the wrist or elbow joint.
 
Eli said:
The biggest challenge might be to find someone who is qualified and really experienced. I'm a teaching pro and had tennis elbow 8 years ago, and nothing had any effect on my injury. A particular chiropractor was recommended by the staff at a club and by the staff at tennis shop so I decided to make the investment and go see this guy. I was told that it was a fairly painful form of treatment and that most women had a hard time tolerating it. This chiropractor is booked up for weeks and as it turns out his practice consists almost exclusively of trigger point, something I had never heard of before. It took 7 or 8 visits to completely eliminate all of my tennis elbow symptoms, and it was about the 3rd or 4th visit before I noticed substantial improvement. Since then I've been treated for a few other injuries with excellent results. So I'm a big believer in trigger point. One other thing, you can buy the book and try to treat yourself, which I have done successfully with planter fascitis, but it is doubtful you will have significant success with tennis elbow because you won't be able to get deep enough. And you could hurt yourself by pressuring blood vessels, nerves or getting too close to the wrist or elbow joint.
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An additional note, if you've never gone through heavy duty body work before it might be a shock to you, as it was to me, just how deep trigger point pressure is applied. This is why I think it's hard to do it on yourself. My chiropractor likes to explain in detail what he's doing so I've developed a layman's knowledge of the practice. A long standing problem with something like TE requires several treatments just to soften up the outer layers of tension so the deep rooted tensions can be reached. The treatments are generally done every 7 to 14 days and there will probably be some soreness in the treated area for a day or two. The pain is a good kind of pain that gets easier to tolerate once you get familiar with it and trust the practitioner. Another good thing about trigger point treatment is that it encourages continuing your activities like playing tennis, as opposed to resting the injured limb, you just have to be moderate and not go overboard. I would ask around at clubs and tennis facilities to see if anyone can recommend a qualified trigger point therapist. Good luck.
 
I'm visiting a chiropractor today for the first time. She sounded pretty confident on the phone that she can help with my GE/triceps tendinitis. She uses ultrasound + electro therapy. It worked well for one of my friends who had TE. Another one of my friends tried the acupuncture with a different chiropractor but did not have success with his TE.
 
ultrasound for TE

When you go to the Chiropractor, learn the how and where to do the ultrasound. If it helps you can buy your own home ultrasound unit for $65-95 (Amazon and other suppliers). Having your own unit will save time and money. I have used my home ultrasound unit for TE with great success.
 
jhp49 said:
When you go to the Chiropractor, learn the how and where to do the ultrasound. If it helps you can buy your own home ultrasound unit for $65-95 (Amazon and other suppliers). Having your own unit will save time and money. I have used my home ultrasound unit for TE with great success.
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Are the home ultrasound machines the same strength as a doctor's unit? Just finished my 2nd visit, it is definitely working. The doc recommended taking plain glucosamine and wearing an air cast when I finally get back on the court.
 
ultrasound

See my post in this thread. Get the specs off the site and show your chiropractor. Some professionals prefer the 3mhz but my PT said the 1mhz unit would work on my shoulder. The 1mhz unit worked on my TE but I used the low setting to control the depth of penetration. Elbow tendons are relatively close to the surface. Consult your chiropractor before purchasing. Of course some health care professionals don't believe you should do ultrasound therapy at home. I just couldn't afford in time or money the constant visits to the PT office for something I could do at home nightly while watching TV. I was fortunate that my PT supported my decision to do ultrasound at home.

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=298487
 
I played 1.5 hours of gentle tennis today, including one set of easy singles, which I lost 6-2 to a guy I normally beat 6-0. :) I loved it, however. Being able to play is such a blessing.

Anyway, I will take another week off, as I felt some small twinges. I'm not coming back again until I know I can smack the snot out of my forehand.

-Robert
 
chess9 said:
I played 1.5 hours of gentle tennis today, including one set of easy singles, which I lost 6-2 to a guy I normally beat 6-0. :) I loved it, however. Being able to play is such a blessing.

Anyway, I will take another week off, as I felt some small twinges. I'm not coming back again until I know I can smack the snot out of my forehand.

-Robert
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Too long playing to start!!
 
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