Tennis Elbow Classroom: Recent Episodes
Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist
Mothers and fathers get this thumb injury from picking up their babies... Gamers from their controllers... Cell phone users from too much texting – And let's not forget percussionists, golfers and anglers!
You might think it's just a SIMPLE case of Tendonitis but it's actually a slightly more complicated tendon syndrome known as a 'Tenosynovitis.'
In the case of DeQuervain's, one that involves two thumb tendons and the special wrappers called 'Synovial Sheaths' around them where they cross the wrist.
- TENO refers to the tendon – (Tendons are the "ropes" which connect muscles to bones)
- SYNOV refers to the Synovial Sheaths – (which are special protective tendon sleeves) and
- ITIS had to do with irritation, inflammation and pain – (although inflammation is not the primary issue and is often wrongly and unfairly blamed!)
Test yourself for it easily – If you have thumb pain but aren’t sure if it's actually De Quervain's Syndrome, try these three simple tests:
Three quick and easy tests you can do yourself for De Quervain's
And for the full article, visit:
What Is De Quervain's Tenosynovitis? AKA, Mommy Thumb Or Gamer's / Texter's Thumb [Article, Video]
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Thumb pain: Mothers and fathers get it from picking up babies… Smartphone users, gamers, percussionists, golfers and anglers get it, too! – But it’s not a SIMPLE case of Tendonitis. It’s a more complicated tendon syndrome known as 'De Quervain's Tenosynovitis’ – Here's what that is and how it develops
‘Fluoroquinolone’ antibiotics are unfortunately notorious for causing tendon damage – including Golfer's and Tennis Elbow and, more seriously, Achilles Tendon ruptures. (Cipro being the most well-known and often prescribed drug in this class)
If you have Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow and you find out you have a tear in your tendon – Is it possible to recover without surgery?
And are there any less-invasive alternatives to full, open surgery if, in fact, you do need some medical intervention?
In this podcast episode, Allen Willette, from Tennis Elbow Classroom answers these and other questions related to tendons tears – Specifically related to these particular elbow injuries, including:
- How tears diagnosed in the first place
- The different types of tears
- The prospect of healing different degrees of severity and what they probably require
- The less-invasive alternatives to surgery, including ProloTherapy, PRP and Stem Cell Therapy
- Two “lessor” surgical procedures, Tenex and TenJet that can be performed rapidly under local anesthesia
And for the full article, visit:
Healing Tendon Tears Without Surgery [Article]
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How some tendon tears (focusing on Tennis Elbow & Golfer's Elbow) can be healed with minimally-invasive alternatives like PRP, Stem Cell Injections, Tenex, TenJet etc – And, in some milder damage cases, possibly without any medical interventions, at all.
When should you consider getting an MRI if you have a Golfer’s or Tennis Elbow injury?
Allen Willette from Tennis Elbow Classroom answers this question in this podcast episode.
Which also covers several key, related questions including:
- Do I need an MRI to diagnose my Tennis or Golfer's Elbow?
- When is the right time to get an MRI scan – If at all!?
- What will the MRI tell me... what do the results actually mean?
- And are there any good alternatives?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI for short) is considered the “gold standard” when it comes to imaging or “seeing” what’s wrong with soft tissues.
If there are any significant defects in your tendons the MRI will reveal these in the greatest detail now medically available.
This is the best objective measure (although not the only measure) you can get of how severe the damage to your tendons may be…
(Tendon damage being the essence of what Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow are.)
But there are several things to take into consideration about if and when you really need to go to the significant trouble involved in getting an MRI
Here's where you can go to read the accompanying article, with links to articles referenced in the episode:
When Should You Get An MRI For Tennis Or Golfer’s Elbow? [Article]
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Should you get an MRI if you’ve been suffering from Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow for some time? – Do you need an MRI for diagnosis? When is the right time to ask for one, and once you've had it what do the results actually mean? (And are there any decent alternatives?)
Why is it that casting, reeling and other fishing motions can sometimes end up causing a lot of inner or outer elbow pain – and sometimes even debilitating tendon injuries?
In this episode Allen Willette, of Tennis Elbow Classroom, explains the underlying causes as well as how to treat these frustrating fishing-related elbow injuries.
Including how to avoid the common mistakes that can impede your recovery and prolong your misery.
"The pain sometimes begins with a whisper, like the gentle 'swish' of fly line through the misty, morning air…"
"You start to notice a minor ache or little 'pinch' at your elbow as you cast or reel, especially when you've hooked a feisty bass or rainbow…"
"And your arm may feel heavy and tired at night after a long day on the water, perhaps with a dull, burning throb at your inner or outer elbow."
"Is it anything to worry about? – Or just a minor nuisance? – Another sign you're getting older, perhaps? Or is this something more?"
For the full article on 'Angler's Elbow' visit:
Treating & Beating Angler’s Or Fisherman’s Elbow Article
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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)
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How does casting and reeling sometimes end up causing so much pain? Here's how to better understand and treat frustrating, painful fishing-related elbow overuse injuries, AKA, 'Angler's Elbow' - And avoid the common mistakes that can impede your recovery.
Why Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow are so painful at night, and what you can do to help yourself sleep.
One of the worst things about Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow is that it can sometimes hurt so much at night that it keeps you from sleeping.
But even if your sleep isn't disrupted by pain, you may still be wondering why your elbow hurts so much first thing in the morning.
In this podcast episode, Allen Willette from Tennis Elbow Classroom covers these two questions, as well as:
- What's the best position to sleep in when you have Golfer's or Tennis Elbow?
- Are there topical preparations or other treatments that can help relieve the pain and help you sleep?
- And should you wear a brace in bed at night around your wrist or elbow – or is it better not to?
For the full article on 'Sleeping With Tennis Elbow' visit:
Sleeping With Tennis And Golfer's Elbow Article
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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)
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What's the best position to sleep in when you have Tennis or Golfer's Elbow? Should your elbow be straight or bent? Is it a good idea to wear a brace in bed or not? – (IS it actually possible to get a good nights sleep with a bad case of Tennis Elbow!?)
Do You Have Inner or Outer Elbow Pain from Mountain Biking, Cycling or Motocross? Allen Willette discusses Biker's Elbow pain in this episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast.
Whether you're a road cyclist, mountain biker, or motocross rider, this covers how biking can cause elbow and forearm pain – and injuries like Tennis and Golfer's Elbow…
Including the perils and pitfalls in dealing with these injuries – As in the wrong way to treat them – (Which almost everyone unfortunately does, at first!)...
And what you'll hopefully begin to see is a better, more sensible approach.
So, whether you've just starting to notice the tell-tale tension, stiffness, aching and soreness in your inner or outer elbows – or forearms…
OR you've been suffering from significant, persistent burning pain for months – (perhaps already with a diagnosis of Tennis or Golfer's Elbow in hand) – This episode is for you.
Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along:
Why Cycling + Mountain Biking Causes Golfer’s Or Tennis Elbow And How To Treat It
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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)
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In this podcast episode I interview Andrew Furmanczyk, a piano and music educator. Andrew joins me to share his Golfer's Elbow recovery story, ponder the dilemma of injured piano players, and offer treatment and prevention tips to hurting pianists or those who are concerned about potential pain and injury.
As a piano or keyboard player is there anything worse than being injured – Especially if you're a pro musician?
Painful injuries, like Tendinitis, DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Even Golfer's and Tennis Elbow are the curse of so many pianists (and other musicians.)
So, whether you're just starting to notice symptoms, like stiffness, tension and pain – (that may still resolve with rest)...
Or you already have a full-blown injury that doesn't seem to respond to anything, at this point…
This episode is dedicated to helping you better understand these incredibly frustrating injuries – and find the right treatment path...
We're going to cover:
- The Truth About “Tendonitis” and Inflammation
- The Myth Of “Total Rest”
- The Missing Link In Piano RSI Treatment, in many cases.
- And the Standard Treatment Approach...
- Compared to what I believe is a much Better Strategy
Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along:
Overcoming Piano Related Pain: Finger, Wrist And Elbow Injuries (RSIs) — The Missing Link
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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)
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As a pianist, is there anything worse than being injured? Repetitive Strain Injuries are the bane of piano players worldwide: Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, DeQuervain's, CTS – as well as Golfer's and Tennis Elbow. Here's the missing link to treatment, in many cases.
Should you use a brace to treat your Tennis Elbow? If so, what's the best kind – and when should you wear it? Although there's a time and place for supports, here's how they can potentially slow your Tennis or Golfer's Elbow recovery – and why you have to choose carefully if healing is your top priority!
Should you use ice therapy to treat your Tennis Elbow? Actually, no! – "But what about the inflammation?… All the medical websites and authorities say I should ice my elbow to reduce inflammation, because it's Tendonitis! Could they all be wrong?" Hint: Inflammation isn't the problem.
Overuse Sports Injuries are common among all kinds of cyclists, hence terms like “Mountain Bikers Elbow” and “Motocross Elbow.” Here's how to treat and beat these injuries (which are usually Golfer's or Tennis Elbow, technically) including bike fit and alignment tips for various bike types!
Does Swimming Help Or HURT Tennis Elbow? Let's talk about swimmer's, Golfer's and Tennis Elbow.
Hi this is Allen Willette with the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast.
Whether you developed an injury swimming and think of it as “Swimmer's Elbow”…
OR you developed a Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow injury some other way – but happen to love to swim…
I'm guessing there are probably two or three key questions on your mind: First off:
- Is swimming bad for Tennis or Golfer's Elbow? – Does it cause or aggravate it?
- Secondly: Could swimming possibly be a good rehab exercise for your Tennis or Golfer's Elbow? – (Especially if swimming wasn't what caused it in the first place)
- And, lastly: Should you STOP swimming until your injury heals? – (Especially if swimming IS what caused your injury in the first place)
So, let's dig right into the question of whether swimming causes or aggravates Tennis Elbow... (Listen to the podcast episode above or...)
Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along:
Swimmer's Elbow – Does Swimming Help Or Hurt Tennis Elbow?
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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)
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Is swimming good or bad for Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow? (Does it cause or aggravate it?) And could swimming possibly be a good rehab exercise – Especially if swimming didn't cause it? (OR should you definitely stop swimming until your injury heals?)
Do Lotions, Creams And Sprays Help Your Tennis Elbow Heal? Lotions, sprays and medicated gels are often used to relieve the pain of Tennis and Golfer's Elbow...
But can these topical remedies actually help your injured tendons heal – or are they more likely to just rub you the wrong way?
This is Allen Willette with another episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast…
And I certainly get it that when your Golfer's or Tennis Elbow is screaming bloody murder...
And you can barely lift your coffee mug without stabbing pain in your elbow, (much less your tennis racket, golf clubs or leaf blower)...
You may desperately need some relief, so you buy some cream, spray or gel and rub it in… Presto! Instant relief!
Great idea, right? Well, maybe, maybe not!
At best, you may get some temporary relief from your symptoms with little or no downside…
But, here's the thing… although you could reasonably expect a cream or salve to help protect your skin as it heals from a cut or abrasion...
You can't realistically expect something you put on your skin to help your Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow injury heal faster… Okay, so, why not?
Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along:
Topical Treatments For Tennis Elbow: Lotions, Potions And Creams, Oh My!
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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)
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Could Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy be an effective, new Tennis Elbow treatment - A breakthrough, even? - Or is it actually an expensive, unproven fad, driven by rock star-athlete publicity and questionable medical studies?
Do you have Mouse Elbow?… Pain in your elbow, wrist or hand – due to your laptop, tablet or phone use? – Use these ten Ergonomic and self-help treatment tactics to break your computer-related pain and injury cycle! Including a video on 3 KEY Ergonomic Tips.
Inflammation – It’s the ultimate sacred cow of Tennis Elbow! (A.K.A. Lateral Epicondylitis or Elbow Tendonitis) - And if you’re still treating, fighting or worrying about it – Here’s why you’re wasting your time. (What medical researches first started discovering DECADES ago.)
Can you develop Tennis or Golfer's Elbow from playing your guitar? (Or any other stringed instrument, for that matter?) Unfortunately, yes, all too easily...
And whether you call it Guitar Elbow, "Guitar Tendonitis" or Guitar Tennis Elbow, this podcast episode is all about helping you get off on the right track, understanding and treating your Guitar-related pain or injury the right way.
Regardless of whether it's affecting your fretting or your strumming hand – or whether it's your inner or outer elbow that's hurting – OR even if it's your wrist tendons that are screaming in pain...
This will help you avoid the worst myths, missteps and pitfalls that trip up so many stringed-instrument players, struggling with these annoying and potentially disabling injuries.
Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along:
Guitar Elbow Article (Including Podcast)
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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)
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If you have Guitar Elbow, don't fret it! Here's how to treat the real, underlying muscular causes of your injury – and keep playing your guitar, whether you have Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow or a wrist or finger tendon injury.
If you play Pickleball and are starting to experience pain in your elbow area, look out! You may be coming down with a case of “Pickleball Elbow!”**
Hi, this is Allen Willette with the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast, and I want to help you get off on the right track, understanding and treating your Pickleball injury whether it's your inner or outer elbow that's hurting – and whether it's Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow.
Because, if you have a tendon injury in your elbow area, it's most likely going to end up being classified as either Tennis or Golfer's Elbow.
And I'd like to help you avoid the myths, and misconceptions and all the mistakes based on them – mistakes which derail a lot of sufferers and cause them a great deal of unnecessary suffering.
It's no joke! One of my student/members who plays Pickleball in Arizona (where the sport is apparently VERY popular) recently told me that half the people he plays with are experiencing elbow pain!
Well, maybe not HALF – but a large percentage of Pickleball players are either among the walking wounded, all wrapped up in braces or bands – or they're dropping out of matches like flies.
Why are so many players getting injured?...
Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along:
Full Article (With Podcast) On Pickleball Elbow
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Is there such a thing as Pickleball Elbow or is your Pickleball injury pain likely either Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow? – Learn the right way to treat and heal it yourself, either way – And discover why the standard treatments of pills, shots, ice, braces and creams are NOT the answer!
Dry Needling is a treatment for Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow and other conditions that involves repeatedly sticking a needle into tissues (usually muscles or tendons) which are not healing properly in the hopes of stimulating a healing response.
Or for the purpose of "deactivating" highly-irritable, pain-causing spots in muscles, known as a 'Trigger Points.'
The needle in question can be either a Medical Hypodermic needle – (which is used in this case to penetrate the tissues but without injecting anything)...
OR it can be an Acupuncture needle, which is often referred to as 'Trigger Point Dry Needling' or 'Intramuscular Stimulation' (IMS) and which is a much more common practice.
It seems unfortunate, though, that the term Dry Needling has come to refer to two very different treatments – utilizing two very different types of needles...
After all, there's a very big difference between a thin, filament Acupuncture needle and a Medical Hypodermic Syringe!
So, in this episode, I'm going to cover separately what I think should be considered two distinct treatments.
Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along:
Full Article On Tennis Elbow And Dry Needling
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Lotions, creams, sprays and medicated anti-inflammatory gels are often used to treat Tennis and Golfer's Elbow symptoms – But can these topical remedies help you heal your injured tendons – Or are they just going to rub you the wrong way?
Are you looking for which exercises to do when you have Tennis Elbow – And which exercises are best?
You're in the right place – But let me ask you this, first: Are you sure it's the right time to begin those exercises?
Because, I have to tell you, there IS a right time and a wrong time to begin your Tennis Elbow rehab exercises!
And I'd to help you avoid the common mistake of starting them at the wrong time – Or in the wrong order, because it can make a huge difference to your healing and recovery!
So, let's talk about three key principles – that you won't likely hear anywhere else:
- Why Tennis Elbow Rehab Exercises are NOT the top priority – in the beginning of your healing process,
- How and why starting those Exercises right away often aggravates the injury,
- WHAT the BEST Exercise to begin your Tennis Elbow rehab IS (when it is time to start)
- (And why that exercise is NOT actually Wrist Extension)
So, put down those weights, bands or rubber bars for a minute – and let's reconsider this thing.
Because after 15 years of experience in treating Tennis Elbow and coaching people online, I've seen WAY too many people get these 3 things wrong…
(along with all the other treatment mistakes, like taking pills, icing, wearing a brace and getting Cortisone Shots)
Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along:
Full Article On Tennis Elbow Rehab
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Dry Needling refers to two techniques used to treat Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow. One uses Acupuncture Needles to treat Trigger Points in muscles, and the other uses Hypodermic Needles to stimulate a healing response in dysfunctional tendons.
Proffered as THE quick fix cure for Tennis Elbow, research suggests Cortisone injections are highly effective for treating elbow tendon pain – But only in the short term! – In the long term it's all bad news, unfortunately. Learn why these shots should be avoided at all costs.
Is Acupuncture an effective treatment when it comes to encouraging the healing process of Tennis Elbow?...
Or is it simply a way to temporarily relieve some of the pain and other symptoms of Tennis and Golfer's Elbow?
Allen Willette tackles this question in this episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast.
There does seem to be evidence that Acupuncture can reduce the pain of Tennis Elbow...
Acupuncture can generally alleviate many kinds of pain, after all.
And, in that sense, it's certainly a much safer, healthier choice than anti-inflammatory pills and Cortisone shots...
But the larger question is: Can Acupuncture actually help a Tennis Elbow injury heal?
Here's the link to the article if you'd like to read along:
Read The Full Article On Acupuncture And Tennis Elbow
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Is Acupuncture an effective treatment when it comes to encouraging Tennis Elbow healing – Or is it simply a good, safe, non-toxic way to temporarily relieve the symptoms? (Evidence suggests it may help relieve the pain – But the big question is “Will Acupuncture help you heal?”)
Who are the true experts and authorities when it comes to the treatment of Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow?
Would they be general practice Doctors? Orthopedic Surgeons? Physical Therapists, perhaps?
Or could they be the practitioners who exclusively work on muscles and tendons by hand: Massage Therapists and other Bodyworkders?
Allen Willette examines this question in this episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast.
Here's the link to the article if you'd like to read along:
Full Article: Who Are The REAL Authorities On Tennis Elbow Treatment?
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Who are the true experts and authorities when it comes to Golfer's and Tennis Elbow treatment? Are they Doctors? Surgeons? Physical Therapists? (Or could they be the practitioners who work on muscles and tendons by hand?)
Are there any supplements, including vitamins or herbal remedies for Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow that will help relieve your pain and support your healing process or are they a complete waste of time and money?
It's a question I'm often asked by my members in the forum – and in my practice treating Tennis Elbow sufferers directly.
Many people want to avoid toxic anti-inflammatory pills – for very good reasons, and they're looking for natural alternatives for both pain relief AND to support their healing process.
The problem is that desperate Tennis and Golfer's Elbow sufferers tend to get a little carried away seeking remedy…
And there's no shortage of claims on the Internet (some bordering on the miraculous) about all kinds of vitamins, supplements or herbal concoctions – including:
- Basic Vitamins: A, B, C and D
- “Anti-Inflammatory” Herbs: Ginger, Turmeric, Bromelain
- MSM, Chondrotin and Glucosamine
- Fish Oil / Veg-based Omega-3 Oils
- And Collagen Supplements
Sadly, the short answer is that most of these things, beyond basic vitamins, are pointless and a waste of money, for various reasons we explore in this episode...
(At least when it comes to healing tendon injuries like Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow. Not necessarily for other problems.)
REFERENCE – Quoted in the video:
“Vitamin D plays a significant role in the tendon-to-bone healing process by increasing the bone mineral density and strengthening the skeletal muscles.”
Vitamin D And The Immunomodulation Of Rotator Cuff Injury
This study has to do with the Rotator Cuff tendons of the shoulder, and how they need to heal and form strong attachments to the bone after surgery…
But the same principle may apply to Tennis or Golfer's Elbow, because we're dealing with a similar 'tendon attachment' at our elbows.
See my full article for the other medical paper references, the full video and other details:
Tennis Elbow Supplements And Vitamins: Help You Heal Or Waste Of Money?
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Herbs, nutrients, collagen, fish oil, omega 3s – What about Glucosamine and MSM? Here are the only two Vitamins you'll likely need to help heal your Golfer's or Tennis Elbow and why the rest are useless junk and a total waste of your money!
Discover why advanced Massage Therapy techniques are the best way to treat your own Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow injury.
Learn about the most powerful self-massage methods to use from a professional Neuromuscular Therapist, who treats these injuries every day.
Here's a quote from the episode:
I truly believe Advanced Massage Therapy Techniques are the “Missing Link” when it comes to treating the true, underlying causes of Tennis Elbow…
And reversing that stubborn, vicious injury cycle that few things can touch. (Literally, few things TOUCH at ALL, except, possibly in the most superficial way.)
Because nothing else physically “get's into” the muscle and tendon “issues in the tissues,” at the root of the injury better...
Nothing else releases the tension and restrictions in your muscles and stimulates tendon healing like the right Massage Therapy methods can...
(Again, in my opinion, but based on a lot of experience.)
For the full, detailed article please visit:
The Best Tennis Elbow Self Massage Therapy Techniques
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Learn why Advanced Massage Therapy Techniques are the best way to treat your own Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow, and discover the most powerful self-massage methods to use – Straight from an experienced, professional Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, who treats these injuries every day.
If you have Tennis Elbow and go to see your Doctor for diagnosis and treatment, it's very likely that you'll be given a prescription for Physical Therapy treatments.
But, the question is: How likely are those treatment to help you fully recover?
(Or to at least to put you well on your way to healing and recovery in a reasonable period of time.)
And what if you've already been through a series of visits and it didn't help you – What do you do NOW?
There's no doubt that Physical or 'Physiotherapy' treatments help some Tennis and Golfer's Elbow sufferers recover…
However, in my experience, working directly with hundreds of Golfer's and Tennis Elbow sufferers for about 15 years…
And from what I've gathered from talking with my Tennis Elbow Classroom program members, Physical Therapy also seems to let a lot of people down...
And in many cases, that's after dozens of visits, MONTHS of hard work and precious wasted time and energy – that's gone forever.
NOT to disparage hard-working and well-meaning Physical Therapists.
Tennis Elbow is a stubborn, difficult to treat injury – and my skepticism and criticism has to do with the overall Medical System and how it looks at and treats these kinds of injuries.
And since Physical Therapy is under the umbrella of the Allopathic Medicine and its symptom-obsessed Model, there's quite a lot to criticize. Including how that system, in a way, ties the hands of its practitioners.
So, let's begin with a look at HOW Tennis Elbow is typically treated…
This podcast episode covers:
- How is Tennis Elbow / Lateral Epicondylitis typically treated in Physical Therapy?
- What are the techniques or 'Modalities' often used?
- Is anything missing from this typical treatment protocol?
- And are there Tennis Elbow rehab exercises you can do at home?
For the full, detailed article please visit:
How Effective Is Physical Therapy For Treating Tennis Elbow?
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Physical Therapy And Tennis Elbow [VIDEO]
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Why clinical Physical Therapy treatments often don't help Tennis Elbow sufferers recover - The typical P.T. 'Modalities' involved, and the key part that's often missing - And how you can do your own rehab more effectively at home!
How long does it take to fully recover from a Tennis Elbow injury? Some injuries seem to only take weeks to heal, while others take months or even years – Why is that?... And is there a way to speed up your healing process?
Warning Signs Of Tennis And Golfer's Elbow It's that time of year again when many people get back out on the tennis courts and golf courses and start swinging, volleying, chipping and driving!
Many call it spring – but I call it Tennis Elbow Season!
Sure, you can develop Tennis or Golfer's Elbow at any time – Regardless of whether you play tennis or golf or not.
But there IS a certain time of year – (especially in the colder climates) when many start gardening, paddling, pitching and playing tennis again after a long and less active winter.
The problem is that we often don't maintain our conditioning over the winter…
And when spring fever hits, enthusiasm surges with all the pent-up energy and desire to be outside playing again.
A risky combo that catches countless golfers, tennis players and other enthusiasts by surprise.
- Here are the early warning signs of Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow,
- What to do if you start noticing these telltale symptoms,
- And how seriously you should take them.
And here's the full article:
Article and video on telltale signs of Tennis Elbow
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It's that time of year again... T-shirts, tee times and tennis rackets – Most call it spring – but it's also Tennis Elbow Season! Here are the early warning signs of Tennis Elbow to watch for, what to do if you start feeling them – And how seriously to take them.
If you have a stubborn, chronic case of Golfer's or Tennis Elbow, when is it 'time' to start thinking about surgery? – Here are five key things to consider, including whether you're a good candidate, the risks, recovery time and whether you've "tried everything!"
When you have an extremely stubborn, chronic case of Medial or Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golfer's Elbow injury)...
And you've been struggling with for it months - possibly even years!
When should you realistically start to consider surgery as an option?
How do you know if you're a good candidate for a surgical procedure or not?
When is it time to abandon more conservative measures?
(Not an easy question for anyone who considers surgery a last resort!)
I hope this episode helps you in your decision making process, if you find yourself starting to wonder!
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In the previous episode 'Epicenter At The Epicondyle' we talked about the nature of Golfer's and Tennis Elbow injuries…
Including how the injury is almost always a gradual, chronic one – Not sudden and acute…
And how the problem is one of Degeneration – Not inflammation. How it's really Tendinosis not Tendonitis.
And THAT calls for a completely different treatment approach!
So, now we're going to map out that strategy, which is going to focus on the big objective, of reversing the tendon degeneration.
And here's the link to the article and video I mention in the episode:
Tossing The Tendonitis Myth – Why Tennis Elbow Is NOT Inflammatory
Get The Tennis Elbow 101 Video Course This podcast episode is part of a mini series, which is taken from my video course, Tennis Elbow 101.
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Tennis Elbow 101 is a free, "beginners" educational video series for both Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow sufferers.
This course is also for those who have been struggling with their injuries for months and looking for a better perspective!
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In this episode we get to the heart of the matter: The nature of the injury to the tendons.
I call it the "Epicenter" because it's the center of the Tennis Elbow Or Golfer's Elbow injury and pain, and the area with the worst damage – Much like an earthquake.
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Tennis Elbow 101 is a free, "beginners" educational video series for both Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow sufferers.
This course is also for those who have been struggling with their injuries for months and looking for a better perspective!
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What causes Golfer's Elbow and Tennis Elbow?
What's the insidious process by which repetitive motions, (whether related to work, tennis, golf or gardening) end up injuring you and causing you so much pain?
In this episode we talk about the central role muscles play in causing the injury. (It's no small part!)
First of all, Golfer's Elbow and Tennis Elbow are muscle AND tendon injuries…
And although the tendon is where the most serious part of the injury is – (And what essentially defines the injury) let's make sure we understand what the difference is between a muscle and a tendon.
Why does that matter? Because, although muscles and tendons are two parts of the same unit, they are made of different materials – and they have difference purposes.
Another big difference between them is that they heal at different rates. Tendons, unfortunately, heal much more slowly than muscles...
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Tennis Elbow 101 is a free, "beginners" educational video series for both Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow sufferers.
This course is also for those who have been struggling with their injuries for months and looking for a better perspective!
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Tendon injuries like Golfer's Elbow and Tennis Elbow are notorious for not healing easily or well – But why is that the case? Why are they often so stubborn and challenging to recover from?
(This is the big picture view, which we'll build on in later episodes – Honestly, I think I'm a little long-winded in this one!)
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This course is also for those who have been struggling with their injuries for months and looking for a better perspective!
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Do you have a Tennis Elbow treatment plan? A consistent strategy based on how to – And just as importantly – How NOT to treat it?
Here's one based on straight-forward principles of healing and my decade-plus experience successfully treating Golfer's and Tennis Elbow sufferers.
Unfortunately, the typical Tennis Elbow treatment protocol tends to be overly focused on alleviating symptoms – Not on healing.
(And we always have to remember they are not the same thing – Sometimes they are mutually exclusive.)
If you completely heal your injury there should be no more pain – but there are a lot of things you can do to relieve pain (by suppressing it, usually) that have no positive effect on healing your injury, and which, can impede healing – or even worsen your injury.
So, it’s not surprising that so many Tennis and Golfer's Elbow sufferers find themselves scrambling from treatment to treatment and from cure to so-called “cure” – without a real strategy or a deeper understanding of the injury, in desperate search of relief…
This is especially true in the beginning – Before you understand how serious your Tennis Elbow injury really is…
Before you realize it's not going to just get better permanently with a little rest, a few pills and some ice…
And before you suddenly get it!... You're trapped in a terrible, vicious cycle!
So if you need a plan for escaping that vicious cycle – What I call, “The Tennis Elbow Triple Trap” this podcast episode is for you.
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In this podcast Allen Willette from Tennis Elbow Classroom discusses the pros and cons of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in the treatment of Golfer's and Tennis Elbow. Including:
- Whether there's any evidence PRP is an effective treatment, (based on medical studies)
- Whether it's worth the price – and the pain afterward (also sometimes during the procedure)
- And whether there are any better alternatives (other approaches to achieving the same goals.)
What is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy? PRP (and its less-sophisticated relative, Autologous Blood Injection) are in-office, minimally-invasive “non-surgical” procedures that begin by having a small amount of your blood drawn.
In the PRP procedure your blood is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, by separating them from your red blood cells and your plasma, which is mostly water and Electrolytes.
Then your platelets (along with some of your plasma) is injected into the injured area that's not healing (usually a tendon or ligament.)
Platelets are cells in your blood that are mostly responsible for blood clotting, and they also secrete growth factors that are involved in tissue healing.
(The procedure with ABI is the same, except they skip the spinning and separating step, and simply inject you with the whole blood.)
For a deeper look at PRP and ABI, including medical study cites, links to mainstream news articles and more, read my post here:
Treating Tennis And Golfer's Elbow With PRP Therapy
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Is it completely necessary to stop playing tennis or golf when you have a Tennis Elbow injury? – Or can you "play through it" IF you’re careful?
And if you decide to take time off to focus on healing and rehab, when is it safe to start playing again?
The good news is, although it’s probably always wiser to take time off, it is entirely possible to keep playing and still recover, with two caveats:
- As long as your injury isn’t TOO severe, And…
- You do the right things to treat it in the process.
In the spirit of helping you continue to play, this podcast covers 5 key guidelines / tips…
As well as some suggestions on when you should start playing again – if you need to take time off to rest.
See also these related podcasts and articles:
PODCAST: Do You Really Need to Rest? Why Rest Is RUST - (Mentioned in this podcast)
PODCAST: Will A Brace Help You Heal? - (Also mentioned)
PODCAST: Avoid These Exercises When You Have Tennis Elbow – (Related)
And here’s the full article, including this podcast:
https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/tennis-elbow-exercises/playing-tennis-golf-with-tennis-elbow/
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Which upper-body exercises should you avoid, stop for the time being or modify when you have a Tennis Elbow injury?
Should you use dumbbells or is it better to use barbells? What about muscle isolation; is it better to do more general exercises and avoid getting too specific?
In this episode, Allen Willette from Tennis Elbow Classroom covers the following strength-training / weight-lifting questions and concerns:
- General Thoughts On Exercising While You’re Injured
- Barbells Vs. Dumbbells (And Kettlebells) Does It Matter?
- Basic Types Or Classes Of Exercise To Avoid – And Why
- – All-Or-Nothing Exercises
- – Long-Lever / Extended-Elbow Exercises
- – Shoulder-Stability-Challenging Exercises, etc.
- Specific Upper-Body Exercises To Skip – And Why
- – Reverse Biceps Curls
- – Deltoid Raises
- – Cable Exercises
- – Upright Rows
See also this important, related podcast:
Working Out Wisely When You Have Tennis Elbow (Can You?)
And for the full article on exercises to avoid – with this podcast embedded go to:
https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/tennis-elbow-exercises/exercises-to-avoid-when-you-have-tennis-elbow/
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Should you continue working out with weights or doing any kind of upper-body strength-training exercise if you have Tennis Elbow?
Does it make any difference what originally caused your injury? – Whether it was originally caused by:
- Weight lifting in the first place?
- From playing tennis or golf?
- From computer use?
- OR from heavy, physical work?
Allen Willette from Tennis Elbow Classroom, answers these and other Tennis Elbow related exercise questions in this episode.
Your needs will vary, depending on whether your injury originates from low-intensity / high duration work, like computing…
Medium to high intensity (but shorter duration) sports like tennis and golf…
Or long-duration, heavy, physical work, like construction.
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How long does it take to fully recover from a Tennis Elbow injury? Some injuries seem to only take weeks to heal, while others take months or even years – Why is that?
And is there a way to speed up your Tennis or Golfer's Elbow healing process?
Full, detailed post with video and podcast:
https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/tennis-elbow-treatments/how-long-to-heal-tennis-elbow/
What exactly are the goals of Tennis Elbow rehab exercises?
There are three key things you’re trying to accomplish with resistance exercise when recovering from a Tennis Elbow tendon injury, whether it’s Tendinosis, Tendonitis or a tendon tear:
- Muscle strengthening
- Tendon remodeling
- And tendon healing
In this podcast we look at each of these important Tennis Elbow exercise goals in detail. And for the article please visit:
Full article on Tennis Elbow Rehab Goals
The exercises you need for Tennis Elbow rehab are easy enough to learn – The hard part is knowing when to do them.
When done at the right time, exercises should help your recovery – But, done at the wrong time, they can make your injury worse, unfortunately!
Is the right approach to:
- Rest for some weeks before starting exercises?
- Do you need to wait for inflammation to go down first?
- Or is it best to just jump right in and start them anytime?
For more, check out the full article with video on:
Tennis Elbow Exercise Myths And Mistakes
When it comes to Tennis Elbow treatment advice, you almost always hear how important it is to “Rest it as much as possible while it heals!”
But, unfortunately, the idea that healing will “just happen” while you’re resting, hoping and waiting is a major misconception when it comes to tendon injuries.
Learn why “You should rest it!” is not very useful advice when treating tendon problems like Tennis Elbow (especially if it’s Tendinosis, which it often is)…
Hopefully, before you waste several months resting only to find the pain just as bad when you resume your activities – and realize you’re no better off!
Here's the full post on Rest And Tennis Elbow
Corticosteroid Injections: Powerful Medicine - But At What cost?
In the treatment of Tennis Elbow, the Cortisone shot is the go-to quick fix, often instantly erasing pain, almost like magic – But at what cost?
Do Corticosteroid injections offer any tangible, lasting benefits to the healing process of your Tennis Elbow?
Or is Cortisone a damaging mistake – little more than a deceptive mirage lulling you into a false sense of well being – until the illusion dissolves with your next relapse?
Here are the key points you need to know if you’re considering getting an injection or if you’ve already had one or more:
- Cortisone shots are NOT an effective treatment for Tennis Elbow: They certainly don’t help your tendons heal (they only mask your symptoms),
- Not only are they ineffective they can have the opposite effect; actually damaging your tendons – delaying your recovery by months or even years, (among other serious risks),
- Medical researchers have known about the damaging effects of Corticosteriods for decades, yet despite this fact, Doctors continue to give these damaging shots – often without informing you of the full risk involved.
For the full story, listen to the podcast and read the full article at Tennis Elbow Classroom:
Here's my detailed article with video on Cortisone Shots and Tennis Elbow
Does your elbow hurt from taking too many selfie pics? (And texting or using your ipad?) You may have a "new" type of Tech Injury, many are starting to call "Selfie Elbow" – But, is this Selfie Elbow really a new medical condition, or is it just the repetitive actions causing it that are new? (Hint: It's actually Tennis Elbow – So, let's treat that!)
Although it may be recommended by your Doctor, there are several key reasons why a support, brace or splint may NOT be a sensible treatment for your Tennis Elbow after all.
Unless pain relief in the short term is a higher priority for you than healing and recovery in the long term.
This is an important question we often neglect to consider in the rush of doing something to ease the pain: Will it actually help our injury heal? - Or is it just going to help it feel better temporarily?
Yes, like so much of the "common wisdom" around Tennis and Golfer's Elbow - it's counter-intuitive!
Here in this podcast and in the comprehensive article with video linked below:
- Why Immobilization Doesn’t Help Tennis Elbow Heal
- How Braces Can Lead To Scar Tissue
- Doesn't Tennis Elbow Need Rest To Heal?
- Exceptions When You Might Wear A Support
- The "Counterforce" Brace: Best Support For Tennis And Golf
Why A Brace May Not Help Your Tennis Elbow
Should you use ice, "Cryotherapy" or the RICE Protocol to treat your Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow?
Actually, no – Despite what many experts and authorities claim – Learn why icing does NOT help your tendon injury heal and how this treatment can actually slow your recovery instead of aiding it.
Full article on Ice and Tennis Elbow
A look at golf magazine websites, medical studies and surveys, suggests that golfers not only get Tennis Elbow, they actually suffer this condition more often than Golfer's Elbow! (Why is Tennis Elbow a more common golf injury?)
Is it really necessary (for the sake of healing) to stop playing tennis or golf when you have Tennis Elbow?... Or is it sometimes okay to "play through it" IF you’re careful? – (And, if you do need to take time off from the court or course, when is it safe to start playing again?)
Which upper-body strength-training exercises should you avoid, stop or modify when you have a Golfer's or Tennis Elbow injury? - Should you use dumbbells or barbells? What about muscle isolation? Is it better to do more 'general' exercises or be more 'targeted' and specific?
Should you continue to lift weights or do upper-body strength-training exercises if you have a Tennis Elbow injury? - What if that injury was caused by weight lifting in the first place? (Or what if it was from playing tennis or golf - Or computer use OR heavy physical work?)
Is Eccentric Exercise the latest, greatest thing in Tennis Elbow rehab? And is the “rubber bar” device used to do it an essential tool in Tennis Elbow treatment, Physical Therapy and self-help exercise programs – OR just another hyped-up gimmicky fad you don't really need?
The three best exercises for Tennis Elbow rehabilitation, which ones to begin strengthening with – and how taking the “Indirect Approach” may be the smartest way to start your rehab program safely and effectively!
They usually say “You should rest it” when you have Tennis Elbow, but this may not be the best treatment advice. Learn why tendons need a lot more than just rest and "R.I.C.E." – And why they don't necessarily heal themselves while you're resting, hoping and waiting!
There are three essential goals to exercise when rehabilitating from a Tennis Elbow injury, but is there a perfect exercise formula? And should exercise really be your top priority when treating your Tennis Elbow?
Exercises for Tennis Elbow are easy enough to learn – The hard part is knowing when to do them. Done at the right time, exercises should help your recovery – But, done at the wrong time, they can make your injury worse.