any miracle cures for tennis elbow?

[Taupotreeman]

It seems I have both tennis and golf elbow the advice about dropping starting maybe good though. Not good practice for sure and I do find it can aggravate mine.

[Stephen Blair]

The battery saws are excellent for pruning and save a lot of starting

[IVECOKID]

Has above Invest in Cordless Technology!! Repetitive starting hedge cutters near crippled me with tennis elbow so now I have long reach,standard hedge cutter and a top handle saw all Cordless and the result is ......its gone .

 

 

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[daveindales]

Didn't realise tennis elbow could be so painful. Had it for a month now. Like someone else said, at times I can hardly lift a cup of tea. Using chainsaw not too bad, but hedge cutting is really bad. Can't really stop working, but will it clear up by itself? And are these tens machines any good?

[peatff]

Didn't realise tennis elbow could be so painful. Had it for a month now. Like someone else said, at times I can hardly lift a cup of tea. Using chainsaw not too bad, but hedge cutting is really bad. Can't really stop working, but will it clear up by itself? And are these tens machines any good?

 

I use a tens machine on my shoulder and it helps, I never tried it on tennis elbow but I will next time it flares up. Being retired means I just take it easy till it goes away, usually within a couple of days. A bandage above the joint and cold compress on the elbow both help.

[Hunter]

Steroid injection does help. Your GP should be able to do it for you.

Physiotherapy can help but it does take time.

[daveindales]

Don't fancy steroid injections, but I cant keep going like this. That's why I mentioned tens machine. Might try getting one

[Robbyrasta]

A good physio should be able to help, and show you how to manage the situation yourself. It doesnt make it go away, but you can relieve the stress points, with massage/manipulation in the right place.

[TGB]

No miracle cures. What you need, is an elastic strap with Velcro closure. Something like this http://www.physioroom.com/product/Aircast_Pneumatic_Armband/2033/37869.html?gclid=CLrOkPqDi9ACFY9uGwodlrQJkg . Though can get them cheaper. Doesn't need to be expensive, just needs to do the job. Basically, the strap simulates the muscle being shortened, so the damaged portion is allowed to rest, while the Y damaged portion is still being in use.

 

Healing time will vary but typically 3-6wks may be needed. Don't bother wearing it in bed or while at rest, (not working). Once it's healed, don't get rid of the strap, as undoubtedly there will be future flare ups. But these can be lessened and the heal time speeded up, as you'll recognise the symptoms early and not plough on hoping it'll get better on its own.

[Gary Prentice]

Not an immediate fix but,cod liver oil tablets taken on a regular basis (one a day) certainly eases it.

Don't go for the expensive seven seas bullets.99p shop ones are just as effective.

 

Started on them years ago when I was climbing everyday and, along with changing some work practices, there was a marked improvement.

 

Our old rottie was struggling a few years ago, walking really stiffly to an extent that we thought we'd lose her. We started giving her fish oil caps and she improved rapidly.

 

I figure they're worth a try anyway