Has anyone ever had "tennis elbow"?
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It hurts! When you try to pickup something it will hurt from your elbow to your wrist. You can buy an arm band which will help the muscles to heal. You place it halfway between the wrist and elbow, adjusting it snuggly but not enough to cut off the circulation in your arm. Wear it for a few days, it should help. You can get it in any drug store, Wal-Mart, K-Mart,etc...
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It's the elbow itself, but the whatevertis muscle/tendon extending from your elbow along the top of the forearm.
Take Advil for the inflammation and pain. If tennis is the real cause, it usually comes from improperly stroking the ball or a head-heavy racquet.
That will be $75 please. Sorry, no checks.
Take Advil for the inflammation and pain. If tennis is the real cause, it usually comes from improperly stroking the ball or a head-heavy racquet.
That will be $75 please. Sorry, no checks.
Cripes, I can only pay by American Express....the number is 312 507...wait a minute! Nice try miles. 
Is it an ache, or a pain, when you have it? When I press the elbow hard, nothing hurts, but it aches constantly, especially when I lift something and turn the elbow. I figured it would go away, but it's been about 6 weeks now. There's no bruising, no swelling.
Is it an ache, or a pain, when you have it? When I press the elbow hard, nothing hurts, but it aches constantly, especially when I lift something and turn the elbow. I figured it would go away, but it's been about 6 weeks now. There's no bruising, no swelling.
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I sleep the same way, or on my side with this arm under my pillow. You may have solved the problem. Now how am I supposed to sleep?!
I'll try the Advil & a change of sleeping position.
Thank you all. I thought I was falling apart.
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TENNIS ELBOW
i suffer from it and have been getting treated for it for a year last April.
tennis elbow you will know as a sharp pain from wrist to elbow. the tendon itself will hurt is on the top of the elbow in the joint itself.
a good self test is to extend your arm out and have your palm facing down. now, have someone place their hand over the back of your hand to create resistance and raise your hand against theirs. if you have tennis elbow, you will definitly know by the sharp shooting pain that goes up your arm like lightning and it will hurt like hell.
i went for physiotherapy 3 times a week for 6 weeks with mild exercise, ice packs and exercises to do at home with ice pack treatments when the tendon acted up.
i now take VIOXX anti-inflammatory when the tendon acts up.
it will not go away. you will have to do exercises with 2 or 3 lb weights to keep the tendon in shape and watch what you do as far as squeezing, gripping, vibratiions (as in electric sanders etc.)
some may concider injections of cortizone (?) but that is a choice you will have to discuss with your doctor. people i know personnally, have had the injections and they still have trouble with the tendon. cortizone stays in your system and may prevent the use of some medications later in life.
one final word....if the muscle aches UNDER the forarm as opposed to the elbow joint, you may not be suffering from tennis elbow but something which is called "golfers elbow" ( and i am not making that term up.)
i suffer from it and have been getting treated for it for a year last April.
tennis elbow you will know as a sharp pain from wrist to elbow. the tendon itself will hurt is on the top of the elbow in the joint itself.
a good self test is to extend your arm out and have your palm facing down. now, have someone place their hand over the back of your hand to create resistance and raise your hand against theirs. if you have tennis elbow, you will definitly know by the sharp shooting pain that goes up your arm like lightning and it will hurt like hell.
i went for physiotherapy 3 times a week for 6 weeks with mild exercise, ice packs and exercises to do at home with ice pack treatments when the tendon acted up.
i now take VIOXX anti-inflammatory when the tendon acts up.
it will not go away. you will have to do exercises with 2 or 3 lb weights to keep the tendon in shape and watch what you do as far as squeezing, gripping, vibratiions (as in electric sanders etc.)
some may concider injections of cortizone (?) but that is a choice you will have to discuss with your doctor. people i know personnally, have had the injections and they still have trouble with the tendon. cortizone stays in your system and may prevent the use of some medications later in life.
one final word....if the muscle aches UNDER the forarm as opposed to the elbow joint, you may not be suffering from tennis elbow but something which is called "golfers elbow" ( and i am not making that term up.)
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I've had tennis elbow for about three years....my doctor says it's a recurring problem and i'll never be able to get rid of it
When i get it it's more uncomfortable than painful....basically a muscle in the elbow swells up so it becomes really difficult to straighten my arm....every time i do the muscle presses on my funny bone and it can become really really painful! It normally goes away after a couple of days....i've never taken anything for it...
When i get it it's more uncomfortable than painful....basically a muscle in the elbow swells up so it becomes really difficult to straighten my arm....every time i do the muscle presses on my funny bone and it can become really really painful! It normally goes away after a couple of days....i've never taken anything for it...
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batter beat me to the punch...doh!
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Thankfully I only get it every few months and when i do it doesn't last long.....I've even played basketball normally with a tennis elbow before without realising i even had it until I took a jumpshot and almost collapsed in pain!
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That's it! Exactly what it feels like. I did the self test, by myself, but YES, it's in the elbow and goes down to the wrist. Generally an ache, until I lift or use the arm. Then it's pain.
Now I need the two day cure. The dogs won't wait for dinner so laying off the arm is not an option.
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That's it! Exactly what it feels like. I did the self test, by myself, but YES, it's in the elbow and goes down to the wrist. Generally an ache, until I lift or use the arm. Then it's pain.
Now I need the two day cure.
The dogs won't wait for dinner so laying off the arm is not an option.
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get an ice pack on it and leave it on for as long as you can stand it. do it often.
and you should look for an elbow strap at the drug store.
i have one made by Lastrap and it is excellent. it has a little yellow gel pack type of thing in it to absorb vibrations which may irritate the tendon. the vibrations may even be caused by walking. i find it helps immensley.
and you should look for an elbow strap at the drug store.
i have one made by Lastrap and it is excellent. it has a little yellow gel pack type of thing in it to absorb vibrations which may irritate the tendon. the vibrations may even be caused by walking. i find it helps immensley.
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I'm sure I'll get it one of these days
No, but I did sprain my ankle in a match this weekend Trying too hard to pretend I was playing Venus and Serena Williams in the finals of the US Open! (Hey it's my fantasy, I can play both of em at the same time!)
Anyway, I have never personally had it - but some friends and family have. Here, from the Cleveland Clinic - an explanation.
What is tennis elbow?
"Tennis elbow" is a common term for a condition caused by overuse of arm and forearm muscles that results in pain of the elbow. You don't have to play tennis to get this, but the term came into use because it can be a significant problem for some tennis players. Tennis elbow specifically involves the area where the muscles and tendons of the forearm attach to the outside bony area (called the epicondyle) of the elbow. Your doctor may call this condition lateral epicondylitis. Another common term, "golfer's elbow," refers to the same process occurring on the inside of the elbow -- what your doctor may call medial epicondylitis. Overuse injury can also affect the back or posterior part of the elbow as well. Tennis elbow most commonly affects patients in their dominant arm (that is, a right-handed person would experience pain in the right arm), but it can also occur in the nondominant arm or both arms.
What are the symptoms of tennis elbow?
Pain slowly increasing around the outside of the elbow. Less often, pain may develop suddenly.
Pain is worse when shaking hands or squeezing objects.
Pain is made worse by stabilizing or moving the wrist with force. Examples include lifting, using tools, or even handling simple utensils such as a toothbrush or knife and fork.
Who is affected by tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow affects 1 percent to 3 percent of the population overall, and 10 percent to 50 percent of tennis players during their careers. Less than 5 percent of all tennis elbow diagnoses are related to playing tennis. Tennis elbow affects men more than women. It most often affects people between the ages of 30 and 50, although people of any age can be affected. Although tennis elbow commonly affects tennis players, it also affects other athletes and people who participate in leisure or work activities that require repetitive arm, elbow and wrist movement. Examples include golfers, baseball players, bowlers, gardeners or landscapers, house or office cleaners (because of vacuuming, sweeping and scrubbing), carpenters, mechanics and assembly-line workers.
How is tennis elbow diagnosed and treated?
Tennis elbow is caused by either abrupt or subtle tearing of the muscle and tendon area around the outside of the elbow. Tennis elbow cannot be diagnosed from blood tests or X-rays. Rather, it is diagnosed by the description of pain you provide to your doctor as part of your clinical history, and certain findings from a physical examination. Since many other conditions can cause pain around the elbow, it is important that you see your doctor so the proper diagnosis can be made. Then your doctor can prescribe the appropriate treatment. Tennis elbow usually is successfully treated by medical means, and only rarely by surgery. The type of treatment prescribed will depend on several factors, including age, type of other medications being taken, overall health, medical history and severity of pain.
The goals of treatment are to accomplish the following three objectives.
Reduce pain or inflammation:
This is the first step in the treatment process and includes the following:
Rest and avoid any activity that causes pain to the sore elbow
Apply ice to the affected area
Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen
Cortisone-type medication, injected into the sore area
Promote healing:
This step begins a couple of weeks after pain has been reduced or eliminated. It involves specific physical-therapy exercises to strengthen muscles and tendons around the injured elbow. Any activity that aggravates the pain must be avoided.
Decrease stress and abuse on the elbow:
This part of the treatment process includes the following:
Use of the proper equipment in sports and on the job
Use of the proper technique in sports or on the job
Use of a counter-force brace, an elastic band that wraps around the forearm just below the injured elbow (tendon) to help relieve pain
What is the outlook for people with tennis elbow?
Overall, 90 percent to 95 percent of patients with tennis elbow will improve and recover with the treatment plan described. However, about 5 percent of patients will not get better with conservative therapy and will need surgery to repair the injured muscle-tendon unit around the elbow. For 80 percent to 90 percent of patients who have surgery, it results in pain relief and return of strength.
No, but I did sprain my ankle in a match this weekend
Trying too hard to pretend I was playing Venus and Serena Williams in the finals of the US Open! (Hey it's my fantasy, I can play both of em at the same time!)Anyway, I have never personally had it - but some friends and family have. Here, from the Cleveland Clinic - an explanation.
What is tennis elbow?
"Tennis elbow" is a common term for a condition caused by overuse of arm and forearm muscles that results in pain of the elbow. You don't have to play tennis to get this, but the term came into use because it can be a significant problem for some tennis players. Tennis elbow specifically involves the area where the muscles and tendons of the forearm attach to the outside bony area (called the epicondyle) of the elbow. Your doctor may call this condition lateral epicondylitis. Another common term, "golfer's elbow," refers to the same process occurring on the inside of the elbow -- what your doctor may call medial epicondylitis. Overuse injury can also affect the back or posterior part of the elbow as well. Tennis elbow most commonly affects patients in their dominant arm (that is, a right-handed person would experience pain in the right arm), but it can also occur in the nondominant arm or both arms.
What are the symptoms of tennis elbow?
Pain slowly increasing around the outside of the elbow. Less often, pain may develop suddenly.
Pain is worse when shaking hands or squeezing objects.
Pain is made worse by stabilizing or moving the wrist with force. Examples include lifting, using tools, or even handling simple utensils such as a toothbrush or knife and fork.
Who is affected by tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow affects 1 percent to 3 percent of the population overall, and 10 percent to 50 percent of tennis players during their careers. Less than 5 percent of all tennis elbow diagnoses are related to playing tennis. Tennis elbow affects men more than women. It most often affects people between the ages of 30 and 50, although people of any age can be affected. Although tennis elbow commonly affects tennis players, it also affects other athletes and people who participate in leisure or work activities that require repetitive arm, elbow and wrist movement. Examples include golfers, baseball players, bowlers, gardeners or landscapers, house or office cleaners (because of vacuuming, sweeping and scrubbing), carpenters, mechanics and assembly-line workers.
How is tennis elbow diagnosed and treated?
Tennis elbow is caused by either abrupt or subtle tearing of the muscle and tendon area around the outside of the elbow. Tennis elbow cannot be diagnosed from blood tests or X-rays. Rather, it is diagnosed by the description of pain you provide to your doctor as part of your clinical history, and certain findings from a physical examination. Since many other conditions can cause pain around the elbow, it is important that you see your doctor so the proper diagnosis can be made. Then your doctor can prescribe the appropriate treatment. Tennis elbow usually is successfully treated by medical means, and only rarely by surgery. The type of treatment prescribed will depend on several factors, including age, type of other medications being taken, overall health, medical history and severity of pain.
The goals of treatment are to accomplish the following three objectives.
Reduce pain or inflammation:
This is the first step in the treatment process and includes the following:
Rest and avoid any activity that causes pain to the sore elbow
Apply ice to the affected area
Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen
Cortisone-type medication, injected into the sore area
Promote healing:
This step begins a couple of weeks after pain has been reduced or eliminated. It involves specific physical-therapy exercises to strengthen muscles and tendons around the injured elbow. Any activity that aggravates the pain must be avoided.
Decrease stress and abuse on the elbow:
This part of the treatment process includes the following:
Use of the proper equipment in sports and on the job
Use of the proper technique in sports or on the job
Use of a counter-force brace, an elastic band that wraps around the forearm just below the injured elbow (tendon) to help relieve pain
What is the outlook for people with tennis elbow?
Overall, 90 percent to 95 percent of patients with tennis elbow will improve and recover with the treatment plan described. However, about 5 percent of patients will not get better with conservative therapy and will need surgery to repair the injured muscle-tendon unit around the elbow. For 80 percent to 90 percent of patients who have surgery, it results in pain relief and return of strength.
Barb,
If you don't mind, where did you get this info. It was all relevant and good. Unfortunately, I can't stop the activity which aggrevates it (go away dirty minds!) It's not my dominant arm. The ache is on the outside bony area and is heightened by lifting. I'm worried as my knee has already been operated on, my fingers go numb and my ankles are quick to twist (which I thought was old gymnastic injuries coming back to haunt me)
If you don't mind, where did you get this info. It was all relevant and good. Unfortunately, I can't stop the activity which aggrevates it (go away dirty minds!) It's not my dominant arm. The ache is on the outside bony area and is heightened by lifting. I'm worried as my knee has already been operated on, my fingers go numb and my ankles are quick to twist (which I thought was old gymnastic injuries coming back to haunt me)
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I can't add to the wealth of excellent info you've already received, but I will say that the arm strap thingie really worked for me. My husband made me buy it, and told me it would help. I didn't fully believe him but decided it couldn't hurt.
I wore it for several hours a day for a week or two, and then suddenly realized that I no longer had the pain - even while doing the same repetitive motions (job-related) that caused it in the first place. I'm no longer doing that job, but I've kept the arm strap thingie just in case I ever get that pain again.
I wore it for several hours a day for a week or two, and then suddenly realized that I no longer had the pain - even while doing the same repetitive motions (job-related) that caused it in the first place. I'm no longer doing that job, but I've kept the arm strap thingie just in case I ever get that pain again.
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The times that these types of ailments occured with me was when I "retired," that is, when I went from working out eight hours a day to only one or two. I found that stepping down my workouts over several months was the key. Hope that helps. Also had some steroid treatments once or twice that made me twice as hyper-active, but eliminated the inflammation. See a sports doctor if possible.
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