Suffering with Tennis elbow

sengkiang · 08-28-2006, 02:54 AM

Guys, those who are currently suffering from Tennis elbow or those who previously suffer from Tennis elbow; what do you guys do for sport?

The pain still there although 4 months....(I guess mine will take 6 months to heal).

cappy75 · 08-28-2006, 03:10 AM

get yourself a stress ball, or find something to squeeze. Tennis elbow comes from overworking of certain muscles on your arm. Stress ball or powerballs will balance out the stress and bring relief to your arm.

LoveJoy · 08-28-2006, 09:26 AM

Ice, massage, rest and moderation...playing only twice per week and still it took 7 months.

MING PARIS · 08-28-2006, 11:47 AM

try to use lower tension for training and for matches,
and also use thin string o,67 or 0,68 bg 85 80!
this can help!of course massage!
MING

BaddGolfer · 08-28-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sengkiang

Guys, those who are currently suffering from Tennis elbow or those who previously suffer from Tennis elbow; what do you guys do for sport?

The pain still there although 4 months....(I guess mine will take 6 months to heal).

Do you have tennis elbow or golfer's elbow? You are more likely to get golfer's elbow by playing badminton. You can find info about them here...

http://www.golfers-elbow.com/golferselbow.htm

In addition to what LoveJoy said, I would add strengthening. See a trainer in the gym and strengthen your shoulder, arm/forearm. It also may help...

I would also like to add the standard BC recommendation...

"Go see a Doctor"

jckuo · 08-28-2006, 10:26 PM

I had a tennis elbow about 14 years ago. I tried many methods to get rid of it without success for two years. Finally, my doctor told me to wear a tennis elbow protector. It only took about 2 months, the pain completely disappered. I remember the brand is "ACE" made in USA. It is a nylon plate with elastic to be worn about one inch below the painful elbow tightly. (Hard nylon plate is more effective than soft neoprene or other soft materials). While you need to lift or carry something, always wear it. Always wear it during the day until your elbow pain completely disappears. It can prevent the injured place from being torn again while it is still recovering. You still can play badminton if you are wearing it.
Few years ago, I sometimes still wore it if I felt there was abnormal feeling on my elbow. But now I do not need to wear it even I play 5 times a week. Good luck.

Green72(CAN) · 08-29-2006, 02:21 AM

Sorry for sounding clueless here, but what exactly are golfer's elbow and tennis elbow?

sengkiang · 08-29-2006, 03:25 AM

I am sure I am having Tennis elbow (I am still having my regular checkout with my Orthopadist). At the first time I got Cortisone - doesnt help. 2nd time Physiotherapy, it helps but take longer time to heal. I do stop badminton completely at this momment because the movement hurts(a lot). I do wear the Arm band (tennis elbow protector) for jobs(typing) etc - yes it helps by reducing vibration to the tendon hence reducing pain.

Stretch and ice help me alot. cappy75, I cant even squeeze because it hurts.

Green72, search tennis elbow in wikipedia, you will find a lot info about tennis elbow (it does not only occur to tennis player).

I still cant play Badminton....event with the protector.....

blueagle · 08-29-2006, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Green72(CAN)

Sorry for sounding clueless here, but what exactly are golfer's elbow and tennis elbow?

medial epicondylitis(golfer's elbow) and lateral epicondylitis(tennis elbow) are injuries to the muscle, ligament and connective tissues of the muscles in the elbow. medial epicondylitis is common to golfers, thus called golfer's elbow. while lateral epicondylitis is common to tennis players, thus called tennis elbow. but both conditions are not specific to golf and tennis only. one may develop tennis elbow thru playing other sports, especially racket sports, including badminton. these are what we call overuse injuries. too much stress on the elbow muscles caused by repetitive motion and poor technique are some factors that lead to pain in the elbow not to mention weak elbow and arm muscles.

one has to rest the elbow first and put ice. maybe use an elbow sleeve or tennis elbow support when playing. furthermore, a lower string tension would also help since it doesn't vibrate so much compared to higher tension.

sengkiang · 08-29-2006, 04:09 AM

1. phaase 1, rest, ice, take anti-inflamation medicament (see doctor)

2. phase 2, strech

3. phase 3, strenghehing your elbow. (can only be done after the pain completely gone)

take up to 8 weeks depending on the problem it self (see doctor)
i am on phase 2 (after 3 months ). I type alot, that is why it does not heal that quick. Tendonitis heal slow because , no blood flows in that area .

08-28-2006, 02:54 AM	#1
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08-28-2006, 03:10 AM	#2
cappy75 Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,403	get yourself a stress ball, or find something to squeeze. Tennis elbow comes from overworking of certain muscles on your arm. Stress ball or powerballs will balance out the stress and bring relief to your arm.

08-28-2006, 09:26 AM	#3
LoveJoy Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 87	Ice, massage, rest and moderation...playing only twice per week and still it took 7 months.

08-28-2006, 11:47 AM	#4
MING PARIS Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PARIS,FRANCE Posts: 248	try to use lower tension for training and for matches, and also use thin string o,67 or 0,68 bg 85 80! this can help!of course massage! MING

08-28-2006, 10:26 PM	#6
jckuo Regular Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 58	I had a tennis elbow about 14 years ago. I tried many methods to get rid of it without success for two years. Finally, my doctor told me to wear a tennis elbow protector. It only took about 2 months, the pain completely disappered. I remember the brand is "ACE" made in USA. It is a nylon plate with elastic to be worn about one inch below the painful elbow tightly. (Hard nylon plate is more effective than soft neoprene or other soft materials). While you need to lift or carry something, always wear it. Always wear it during the day until your elbow pain completely disappears. It can prevent the injured place from being torn again while it is still recovering. You still can play badminton if you are wearing it. Few years ago, I sometimes still wore it if I felt there was abnormal feeling on my elbow. But now I do not need to wear it even I play 5 times a week. Good luck.

08-29-2006, 02:21 AM	#7
Green72(CAN) Regular Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 149	Sorry for sounding clueless here, but what exactly are golfer's elbow and tennis elbow?

08-29-2006, 03:25 AM	#8
sengkiang Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 17	I am sure I am having Tennis elbow (I am still having my regular checkout with my Orthopadist). At the first time I got Cortisone - doesnt help. 2nd time Physiotherapy, it helps but take longer time to heal. I do stop badminton completely at this momment because the movement hurts(a lot). I do wear the Arm band (tennis elbow protector) for jobs(typing) etc - yes it helps by reducing vibration to the tendon hence reducing pain. Stretch and ice help me alot. cappy75, I cant even squeeze because it hurts. Green72, search tennis elbow in wikipedia, you will find a lot info about tennis elbow (it does not only occur to tennis player). I still cant play Badminton....event with the protector.....

08-29-2006, 04:09 AM	#10
sengkiang Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 17	1. phaase 1, rest, ice, take anti-inflamation medicament (see doctor) 2. phase 2, strech 3. phase 3, strenghehing your elbow. (can only be done after the pain completely gone) take up to 8 weeks depending on the problem it self (see doctor) i am on phase 2 (after 3 months ). I type alot, that is why it does not heal that quick. Tendonitis heal slow because , no blood flows in that area .