Tennis elbow

[BarbaraAlys]

If the wrap isn't helping and you are still suffering maybe it is time for a different approach. Sometimes pains in our elbows, wrist and hands come from problems in our shoulders, back, or even all the way down to our feet (in a really round about way, feet bad, knees out of line, back pulling weird, shoulder trying to compensate, pinches something that effects the arm...)

So, maybe it is time for a referral to a chiropractor or a D.O. who practices Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy (kind of a mix of chiro, massage and accupressure). The latter is what I am doing for a shoulder problem and it is pretty amazing how it can help.

Barbara

[janeho]

Hi there is an article I have written
healing an injury with ice
that you may find helpful.
The purpose of the elbow clasp is to change the direction of pull of the tendon where it inserts onto the bone.
other things that have been shown to help are physical therapy - including acupuncture and ultrasound, and non steroidal anti inflammatories.

[mupedalpusher]

First, try to determine what repetitive motion caused it in the first place and make sure you correct the problem. Mine was my computer mouse. I bought a low profile mouse and made sure my desk was a bit lower. After 6 months of pain the doctor finally injected mine elbow with cortisone and then it finally calmed down and healed. It only takes minor things to make it flare up even now after 2 years so I am very careful. BTW: the bands seemed worthless for me but I've heard others get relief from them. Good luck.