Tennis Elbow

[Garden Business Insider]

Hi.

 

We have found that the thing to avoid is anything that may jar the joint.

apparently jarring is usually the cause (we have all banged a spade in the ground and felt it jar our whole arm as it hits something hard.)

 

Gentle exercise is the best. I have heard that the injections can help and can mean it can be (almost) good as new after a while. If it continues and you opt for the operation this can reduce the strengh in that arm.

 

I wouldn't give up hope of climbing again just yet.

[Topcat]

After suffering with tennis elbow for a couple of years and 3 or 4 cortazone injections and the neoprine supports I went to my GP who referred me to a specialist, i went for surgery and have had no problems since .Thank God for private health insurance!

 

Had knee surgery and a problem with elbow(something to do with age).Luckily had Private health cover,makes you realise how good it is when

your in this type of work.With the knee, saw the surgeon,mri scan Tues,operation thursday, two weeks off and back climbing 3rd week.

 

Bupa is a bit pricey, but the company I'm with is £44 a month for family of 4 all covered. They have said they would do a corporate discount if we (site members were interested.

[detritus21]

I'm part way through a career change into tree surgery from being a physio so claim to know abit about physio. (I'm doing my training and working part time as a tree surgeon and selling firewood, yes I am registered for tax etc, whilst forfilling my role for the NHS)

 

If someone was coming to see me for tennis elbow I'd be looking at self icing, stretching, ultrasound, an epiclasp. I'd also look at injections not from me. I wouldn't use my GP for an injection I'd want to see a specialist. GP's are a bit like jacks of all trades in a way they are good at most things but don't tend to be specialist in any one thing. Hope that helps.

[Mesterh]

Just stop playing tennis, that should cure it:001_smile:

[ecolojim]

when I had tennis elbow I accidently fixed it by carrying a fender 2x12 combo in that hand and my guitar in the other trying to avoid 2 trips to the car. next day I realised i wasnt suffering any more.

 

whether or not its advisable im not sure