Tennis Elbow

[Mark Bolam]

Got myself a real bad case of tennis elbow in my right arm. Trying to work round it, avoiding big climbs etc.

 

Physio has given me an elastic pressure pad for my upper forearm which helps a bit.

 

Anyone out there got any tips based on experience? At the mo it feels that my climbing career is basically over.

 

Any help appreciated.

[Ian150482]

I get that every now and again. I use a heat pad which tends to help with a support. Other than that just rest it and let it heal.

[Stephen Blair]

Got myself a real bad case of tennis elbow in my right arm. Trying to work round it, avoiding big climbs etc.

 

Physio has given me an elastic pressure pad for my upper forearm which helps a bit.

 

Anyone out there got any tips based on experience? At the mo it feels that my climbing career is basically over.

 

Any help appreciated.

 

if you use a top handle. throw it away.

rest is the only thing that will really help.

if it is a tubey grip you are using throw that away as well

you get a strap that goes round your arm on the meaty bit a couple of inches below the elbow, or as you now know it as the really sore tender bit.

the strap puts the pressure on that bit and lets the remaining few inches heal.

but take care, one of my lads had to get a cortizone injection.

he cant feel a thing but couldnt do tree work again.

 

avoid feeding big chippers. if you struggle to get the right strap pm your address and i will give you my one.stevie

[skyhuck]

I've had it bad in the past, used one of those neoprene over sleeve thingys, really helped at the time.

 

I just kept working and had if for about 2 years, its now completely gone haven't had it for about 4/5 years now.

[Ian150482]

Why couldn't he work again after having that injection?

[Rupe]

I'm going through a tough bout of it too. Right elbow, since September.

 

It is easing, and its not the end of climbing etc. Just be careful. Excercise is all good, even if it hurts.

 

Theses straps are really good, they are from proline sports on the web, very fast delivery time.

 

http://www.proline-sports.co.uk/acatalog/Elbow_Tennis_Elbow_Strap.html

 

Also, cold spray stuff is good, ibuprofen will help (don't buy the expensive nurofen its the same stuff)

 

It will get better, but might come back again and again.

[High Scale]

Get yourself a elbow support,it's a special one that straps the elbow real tight, avoid the elasticated type of support bandage, the next thing you should do is see a good physio and get them to work on your lower arm and hands, by freeing up those muscles and tendons it will help your bad elbow.

[Stephen Blair]

Why couldn't he work again after having that injection?

 

although he couldnt feel the pain, he was also still doing damage.

his job was feeding the big chipper.

he went on doctors advice, he was scared he would do more damage.

that is where we got the term'hell boys right arm'

[will-d]

Had it on and off for 2years now, same as already sad get an elbow suport and you can carry on work!

[High Scale]

if you use a top handle. throw it away.

 

I was going to mention that, avoid using a top handle one handed.