tendonitis

[griffdrc]

started to do more one arm hanging exercises working for a oac... i'm starting to battle tendonitis in my elbows... anyone have any tips on how to prevent/treat it?

[Guest Garre33]

I'm actually getting slight elbow pain as well... So I second this question, although mine might be from hyper extension...

[George Launchbury]

Rest more!!!

You don't want tendonitis in your elbows - if you keep pushing it you won't be able to other exercises ...and then you're looking at weeks of rest.

Cheers,

George.

[David Picó García]

For treatment: REST

Yes, is hard but is the best solution. If only hurts when doing a specific movement, avoid it a couple of weeks.

You should also see this book:

http://www.triggerpointbook.com/

Sometimes pain is irradiated so the origin of the pain is not where it hurts, for example, may be your brachialis or forearm muscle is over used and you feel it on your elbow or hand, with a pressure massage in the correct 'trigger point' the pain dissipates.

This is something i learned from my physiotherapist when he applies pressure in other places, for examples for low back pain the triggers points could be on the gluteus.

[Guest Ido Portal]

I highly advice the use of an OTC, homeopathic remedy called Traumeel.

It comes in cream, pill, drops and injectable (only in Europe) mediums.

We have been using it in Hacasa for years now and if administered properly, it can help a lot with inflamation.

Traumeel is not a normal homeopathic medicine, it has active ingredients and has been shown to produce great results in research studies on car accident victims. It was recommended years ago by charles poliquin and I have been using it since.

How to use it:

take the pills/drops under the tongue 3 times a day, and rub the cream in a thick layer 3 times a day also.

The last aplication, before retiring for bed should be covered with cotton tipped in hot water (squeeze out the water and use it mildly wet) and the whole joint/area should be wrapped in nylon. During the night you will sweat heavily under the nylon, the pores will open up and you will assimilate the substance better.

Modern dancers use this protocol all over the world, I suggest you give it a try if you can get a hold of Traumeel.

Feel better,

Ido.

[Aushion Chatman]

Traumeel is available in most health food stores in cream form...Whole Foods, Henry's Market, etc...

[griffdrc]

the pain is at the origin of the forearm flexors and radiates down my arm... i've been trying to work extensors more to balence out my arms more but it doesn't help much... i've also tried tapping... both around the wrist and forearm but it bothers more than it helps...

i'll have to give the cream a try... i've heard about it before but never tried it...

the book sounds interesting... i've had OMT done before with good results and this sounds similar...

maybe those of you that have done more one arm work... how long did it take you for your body to adapt and be able to handle the load?

[Guest Ido Portal]

Actualy, starting to work on one armers without proper preparation is not a smart thing to do.

Coach Sommers elbow preparation series that will be released in a future project is exactly what someone with a desire to advance into one arm work or heavy straight arm work needs.

Working on advanced skills or even achieving them is only part of the equation. The rest is staying healthy while doing so, maintaining performance and even further enhancing it. It is very easy to jump into one arm chin ups training, cross work, etc, but it is not always a smart decision long term.

[Luke Leaman]

I have experienced this type of pain while competing in powerlifting. Try taking some rubber bands and wrapping around the fingers and opening the fingers with the resistance to work the extensor of the lower arm and hand. It took about 4-5 weeks and made a huge difference for me.