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

[chess9]

Too long playing to start!!

Yup, but the guys wanted to play doubles, so most of it was doubles and I didn't serve at all. I iced it down last night, but it's a bit sore today. I probably should have hit for 15 minutes and gone home. But, that's like eating one potato chip, eh?

-Robert

 

[larry10s]

I probably should have hit for 15 minutes and gone home.

-Robert[/QUOTE]

robert, as O B one (star wars) said "TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS"

 

[larry10s]

came acroos this regarding prp http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/54946.php

 

[dunlo]

Yup, but the guys wanted to play doubles, so most of it was doubles and I didn't serve at all. I iced it down last night, but it's a bit sore today. I probably should have hit for 15 minutes and gone home. But, that's like eating one potato chip, eh?

-Robert

wELL.DOUBLES IS WORSE;SINCE THERE ARE MORE SUDDEN HITS,VOLLEYS ETC...

 

[Bungalo Bill]

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

Hey Robert, talk to us on the Instruction page.

 

[chess9]

Hey Robert, talk to us on the Instruction page.

Be right there!

To the rest of youse: My elbow is much better today after yesterday's hit. I have no idea WHY, but perhaps ACTIVE RECOVERY is worth a think? In other words, coming back slowly with some gentle hitting. (I did not hit hard yesterday.)

-Robert

 

[larry10s]

Be right there!

To the rest of youse: My elbow is much better today after yesterday's hit. I have no idea WHY, but perhaps ACTIVE RECOVERY is worth a think? In other words, coming back slowly with some gentle hitting. (I did not hit hard yesterday.)

-Robert

well you rested ( eventually) did physical therapy ,ice antiinflammatories, and had an EASY hit. a much more mature appraoch ( very bad english). great to learn this will not be a lingering issue with you.

 

[chess9]

No, I hope not, but we'll see. It might always be subject to re-injury so I'm going low on the tension for awile. The elbow feels perfect today, but, you never know til you stress it.

-Robert

 

[EcoRick]

I had a terrible case of TE/GE a few years ago. After trying everything, I read an article about using a Nordic Track trainer and simply swinging/stretching your arms out. It suggest that you place the grips between your thumb and forefinger and swing your arms to stretch your elbow for 10-15 minutes at a time. If you wanted to use the ski portion, that was fine but obviously not necessary. It intended to stretch the muscles around the elbow . I did this for about 4 weeks along with normal stretching and a miracle occured. I have no idea why this worked but it did and I've never had a problem again.

 

[yemenmocha]

I had a terrible case of TE/GE a few years ago. After trying everything, I read an article about using a Nordic Track trainer and simply swinging/stretching your arms out. It suggest that you place the grips between your thumb and forefinger and swing your arms to stretch your elbow for 10-15 minutes at a time. If you wanted to use the ski portion, that was fine but obviously not necessary. It intended to stretch the muscles around the elbow . I did this for about 4 weeks along with normal stretching and a miracle occured. I have no idea why this worked but it did and I've never had a problem again.

Very similar motion to the tricep pulldowns that are recommended and praised in the "elbows of steel" thread.

 

[EcoRick]

Very similar motion to the tricep pulldowns that are recommended and praised in the "elbows of steel" thread.

It's similar, but with this exercise you're not bending your elbows. What I was doing was stretching it out with my arms in a locked position.

 

[yemenmocha]

It's similar, but with this exercise you're not bending your elbows. What I was doing was stretching it out with my arms in a locked position.

Oh ok I misunderstood the motion.

 

[86golf]

Dmso

I've had GE for about 3 mos now. Mostly triggered from a bathroom remodel project but tennis isn't helping it heal. I took a month off and did about 6 physical therapy sessions to get me back playing again. I have pain the day after tennis but not during, now. Aleve is a quick fix for me, but I've discontinued use and trying DMSO. I got a immediate relief from the DMSO gel (as others have stated), but it gave me a slight headache which is a concern. I never get headaches.

Anyone else get headaches from DMSO?

 

[amthaj]

dmso

I also found that DMSO provides relief and I didn't get any headaches.
I'm using DMSO cream (99%) but it's 50% combined with aloe-vera, vitamin E, etc. I also add arnica to the cream