tennis elbow

[Frost]

Mine got so bad sometimes I had to lift my arm with my other hand. I still have it lock up sometimes if on the phone a long time, hurts to straighten it out.

A doctor might send him to a therapist.

[Anonymous]

I was about to ask if he does any repetitive movements.  ac_unsure

Do you mean for his job easter bunny?



No, he's a shop superintendent at a specialized oilfield service supplier..



He used to work out a lot and plays all sports.

I think tennis elbow is a repetitive motion injury isn't it? - so it could be anything.

My husband thinks it is the result of increased workouts.

[Anonymous]

Mine got so bad sometimes I had to lift my arm with my other hand. I still have it lock up sometimes if on the phone a long time, hurts to straighten it out.

A doctor might send him to a therapist.

That is a possibility Blue.

[Renee]

The pressure bands do work. I use one in a similar fashion for my knee. Also apply ice and lots of it. Get a good cold wrap; 20 mins on, 20 mins off, as many times a day as your husband can. Ice relieves the inflammation in the joint and the tendons.

[easter bunny]

Do you mean for his job easter bunny?



No, he's a shop superintendent at a specialized oilfield service supplier..



He used to work out a lot and plays all sports.

I think tennis elbow is a repetitive motion injury isn't it? - so it could be anything.

My husband thinks it is the result of increased workouts.

That could be. Maybe he's wearing it down faster than it can heal?  I would say just hold off on doing anything that might make it worse for a while.

[Anonymous]

The pressure bands do work. I use one in a similar fashion for my knee. Also apply ice and lots of it. Get a good cold wrap; 20 mins on, 20 mins off, as many times a day as your husband can. Ice relieves the inflammation in the joint and the tendons.

Hello Renee and thank you..



But do you know what our family doctor said; only use heat.

 ac_dunno

[RW]

My father in law uses the band for his golf elbow and swears by it.



Physiotherapy might help as well.

[Anonymous]

He used to work out a lot and plays all sports.

I think tennis elbow is a repetitive motion injury isn't it? - so it could be anything.

My husband thinks it is the result of increased workouts.

That could be. Maybe he's wearing it down faster than it can heal?  I would say just hold off on doing anything that might make it worse for a while.

For a sports loving, active man that will not be easy.

[RW]

He's going to have to suck it up.

[easter bunny]

He's going to have to suck it up.

Yup. Not much choice.

[Anonymous]

He's going to have to suck it up.

I was hoping there might be some quick cure.

[Renee]

The pressure bands do work. I use one in a similar fashion for my knee. Also apply ice and lots of it. Get a good cold wrap; 20 mins on, 20 mins off, as many times a day as your husband can. Ice relieves the inflammation in the joint and the tendons.

Hello Renee and thank you..



But do you know what our family doctor said; only use heat.

 ac_dunno

Heat does nothing for inflamed tissue. In fact in many cases it makes the inflammation worse. Heat is generally only good for stiff or pulled muscles. I've had enough sports related injuries to know what works and what doesn't. For any kind of joint or tendon related injury, use ice to reduce the inflammation and relieve the pain. Heat can later be used to gain mobility during the rehab or healing process.

[RW]

The pressure bands do work. I use one in a similar fashion for my knee. Also apply ice and lots of it. Get a good cold wrap; 20 mins on, 20 mins off, as many times a day as your husband can. Ice relieves the inflammation in the joint and the tendons.

Hello Renee and thank you..



But do you know what our family doctor said; only use heat.

 ac_dunno

Heat does nothing for inflamed tissue. In fact in many cases it makes the inflammation worse. Heat is generally only good for stiff or pulled muscles. I've had enough sports related injuries to know what works and what doesn't. For any kind of joint or tendon related injury, use ice to reduce the inflammation and relieve the pain. Heat can later be used to gain mobility during the rehab or healing process.

^^ Agreed

[RDL]

My husband has been suffering from tennis elbow now for five months..



He cannot workout anymore because the pain in his left elbow..



If he bumps it against a door frame the pain is excruciating..



He went to our doctor who suggested some exercises, but they are not working..



Does anyone know of anything that may help?

Is he Asian?  I hear Asians are at greatest risk of osteoporosis.  Maybe get him to see a doctor and ask the doctor if it could be osteoporosis.

[Anonymous]

The pressure bands do work. I use one in a similar fashion for my knee. Also apply ice and lots of it. Get a good cold wrap; 20 mins on, 20 mins off, as many times a day as your husband can. Ice relieves the inflammation in the joint and the tendons.

Hello Renee and thank you..



But do you know what our family doctor said; only use heat.

 ac_dunno

Heat does nothing for inflamed tissue. In fact in many cases it makes the inflammation worse. Heat is generally only good for stiff or pulled muscles. I've had enough sports related injuries to know what works and what doesn't. For any kind of joint or tendon related injury, use ice to reduce the inflammation and relieve the pain. Heat can later be used to gain mobility during the rehab or healing process.

This is the opposite of what our doctor told my husband.

 ac_wot