tendonitis

aceman · 06-09-2003, 11:31 PM

Has anyone found any great ways to take care of tendonitis other than to just stop working out? I have had some tendonitis for about 7 to 8 months and can't seem to get rid of it. Any help out there?

**Mudge** · 06-10-2003, 12:35 AM

Have you tried lighter weights and slower reps as just a beginning step?

Fit Freak · 06-10-2003, 05:14 AM

Where is your tendonitis...I've been struggling with it for nearly a year now...haven't been able to do a bicep curl since January

I've pretty much tried everything...including prescription anti-inflammatories.....so if anyone has a unique or possible solution I'm all ears!

**dg806** · 06-10-2003, 06:04 AM

FF, I assume yours in in your elbow. I had this and it is aggrevating! I had a shot of cortisone in mine(talk about pain!) and also took anti-inflammatories which helps some. The shot lasted about two months. But it wears off. And too much AI's are bad on your liver! I just learned to work around mine. I have learned which exercises make it worse. For me, one hand dumbbell extensions kill it, or close grip benches. After that it stays sore for several days. Here lately, if I pull my fist up toward my shoulder and twist my wrist, my elbow pops! No pain though so I think it's ok! It is normally the hardest to heal!! It takes forever. Maybe well over a year when you continue to work out!

DaMayor · 06-10-2003, 06:29 AM

I've had a similar problem for the past six months. Inner elbow...either medial epicondylitis (as DP said) or a problem @ the bicep/brachealis. Can't do curls/hammers....very annoying. I'm afraid the best treatment is rest.....
However, if any one as any suggestions, I'm all ears.

**dg806** · 06-10-2003, 06:49 AM

One of the best things to do is ice it after workouts. But with me coming back to work, that is hard to do!

DaMayor · 06-10-2003, 07:01 AM

Exactly. Unless I strap my arm across my torso, there's little hope of giving the injury adequate rest.....Especially when I spend a great deal of my "off" time doing toddler curls!

Burner02 · 06-10-2003, 07:40 AM

I have the same problem? Not in the elbow..but in the 'crook' or opposite the elbow.
(forgive my technical speech)

One thing that helped me..unfortunately was the three months I pretty much had to take off due to too much going on...two jobs and school four nights per week.
They healed up pretty well.
I do use lifting straps if I go anywhere near heavy on any back work to keep biceps / forearms out of lift as much as possible...

sawheet · 06-10-2003, 07:47 AM

Burner that is called "golfers elbow" unfortunatally that is more severe than the ever popular "tennis elbow" which can be helped with a restricting band to stop the movement of the tendon and speed up healing. Ibuprofen 800mg x2 daily, and ice will help. I have "bicep tendinittis" which has enabled me to do a proper chest workout for 6 months. I feel your pain brother!

DaMayor · 06-10-2003, 07:52 AM

medial epicondylitis=golfer's elbow.

Burner02 · 06-10-2003, 08:12 AM

thanx, SW-
It has been not acting up lately...except a couple weeks ago, my buddy and father both got new ATVs (polaris Predators..very nice BTW) and was riding in their field for about 10 minutes...damn, my arms were KILLING me!
I did take ibuprofrin for the rest of the weekend..even rubbed some flexoral or whatever on them....

sawheet · 06-10-2003, 08:15 AM

Ya when I ride my Mountain bike my right hand goes numb, even when I ride my Motorcycle it statrts to tingle. Holding it in a semi flexed position kills me. Getting old sucks!

Burner02 · 06-10-2003, 08:17 AM

tell me about it!
Ever have that problem with rock climbing?

silencer · 06-10-2003, 11:25 AM

Hi my elbows are beginning to hurt.. Im 18. I think after reading these posts I might take a bit of time off...

rymica · 06-10-2003, 11:45 AM

It's kinda hardcore, and possibly unhealthy, but you can use DMSO and aspirin to effectively treat most cases of tendonitis. If you've tried 800mg of ibuprofen a few times a day, which I'm guessing the doctors have already recommended, and that hasn't worked, you might want to think about the DMSO route. Basically, you crush-up and dissolve uncoated aspirin in a diluted quantity of DMSO and slather it on the problem area prior to working out.

**dg806** · 06-10-2003, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rymica
It's kinda hardcore, and possibly unhealthy, but you can use DMSO and aspirin to effectively treat most cases of tendonitis. If you've tried 800mg of ibuprofen a few times a day, which I'm guessing the doctors have already recommended, and that hasn't worked, you might want to think about the DMSO route. Basically, you crush-up and dissolve uncoated aspirin in a diluted quantity of DMSO and slather it on the problem area prior to working out.

I believe you are asking for problems. If you numb the area enough not to feel pain while you are working out, that is an easy way to really hurt yourself!

**Mudge** · 06-10-2003, 12:27 PM

Aye, unfortunately the pain is there for a reason, thats our warning mechanism.

**Prince** · 06-10-2003, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aceman
Has anyone found any great ways to take care of tendonitis other than to just stop working out? I have had some tendonitis for about 7 to 8 months and can't seem to get rid of it. Any help out there?

change your routine, re-evaluate some of the exercises you do, take an anti-inflammatory post work-out, e.g. Aleve or Ibuprofen.

Fit Freak · 06-10-2003, 06:26 PM

I've basically had to make a number of changes to my training...like no biceps curls, reverse curls, close-grip presses...even no heavy DB pressing. Thisgs are fine with BBs though. My problem isn't in the elbow..it's the biceps/brachioradialis...I recently stopped taking the antis cause they basically did nothing (Vioxx @ 25mg daily). Hopefully things will improve in the l/t...as for now I'm coping I guess

DaMayor · 06-10-2003, 06:54 PM

What have you found regarding the length of time required for this to heal? Or will it require surgery? (Please don't say yes)
I have, I believe, the same problem as you.....recently started interfering with my DB press work as well.....very very frustrating.

aceman · 06-10-2003, 07:33 PM

My tendonitis runs on the front side of the elbow also, really makes the curls burn!!!! I started taking glucosamine and chrondrotin a couple of weeks ago my curls today did not seem to hurt as bad today. I am hoping maybe that will help. All I know is that they felt better today then they have in months. If you want to go the rest method you better plan on taking a lot of time off. That method just did not fit my attitude. I am going to keep taking the glucosamine and see what happens.

ruvainc · 06-12-2003, 10:30 PM

Had terrible elbow problems in both arms for about 8 months. One arm had the outside (tennis elbow) and the other the inside (golfer elbow).

Not only was I unable to do curls or most dumbell exercises, there were times when I could not squeeze the toothpaste using the tennis elbow arm.

About 6 weeks ago I started taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin. I am both amazed and pleased to report it is working. My tennis elbow is about 95% better and my golfer elbow about 80%. I can now use dumbells again and did curls for the first time in 8 months last week.

I would strongly suggest anyone dealing with this problem to give it a try. Just be patient, it is supposed to help lubricate and rebuild the cartlidge not suppress the pain or swelling.

david168 · 07-09-2003, 04:01 AM

This site claims tendonitis can be greatly reduced within one week by using the enzyme bromelain.

http://www.smartbodyz.com/BromelainNZymesText.htm

Diehard007 · 11-06-2004, 08:52 PM

ive been experiencing pain in my left elbow... and im guessing i have tendonitis. i 've read through this thread and saw that people still continued to lift weights. i was wondering if the recovery time is faster if i were to stop lifting.

**P-funk** · 11-06-2004, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diehard007

ive been experiencing pain in my left elbow... and im guessing i have tendonitis. i 've read through this thread and saw that people still continued to lift weights. i was wondering if the recovery time is faster if i were to stop lifting.

you should rest to allow the swelling to subside. that is how you get rid of tendonitis. You can also ice post workout, which is a good idea, and take some sort of over the counter anti-inflametory.

Diehard007 · 11-07-2004, 11:44 PM

also... should i buy Glucosamine?

06-09-2003, 11:31 PM	#1
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06-10-2003, 12:35 AM	#2
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,956 Photos: 1	Have you tried lighter weights and slower reps as just a beginning step?
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06-10-2003, 05:14 AM	#3
Fit Freak Fit Freak Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,797 Photos: 6	Where is your tendonitis...I've been struggling with it for nearly a year now...haven't been able to do a bicep curl since January I've pretty much tried everything...including prescription anti-inflammatories.....so if anyone has a unique or possible solution I'm all ears!
	Searching for the right balance...

06-10-2003, 06:04 AM	#4
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 16,918	FF, I assume yours in in your elbow. I had this and it is aggrevating! I had a shot of cortisone in mine(talk about pain!) and also took anti-inflammatories which helps some. The shot lasted about two months. But it wears off. And too much AI's are bad on your liver! I just learned to work around mine. I have learned which exercises make it worse. For me, one hand dumbbell extensions kill it, or close grip benches. After that it stays sore for several days. Here lately, if I pull my fist up toward my shoulder and twist my wrist, my elbow pops! No pain though so I think it's ok! It is normally the hardest to heal!! It takes forever. Maybe well over a year when you continue to work out!
	www.sbmuscle.com

06-10-2003, 06:49 AM	#6
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 16,918	One of the best things to do is ice it after workouts. But with me coming back to work, that is hard to do!
	www.sbmuscle.com

06-10-2003, 06:29 AM	#5
DaMayor Dan's the Man! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here. Posts: 5,443	I've had a similar problem for the past six months. Inner elbow...either medial epicondylitis (as DP said) or a problem @ the bicep/brachealis. Can't do curls/hammers....very annoying. I'm afraid the best treatment is rest..... However, if any one as any suggestions, I'm all ears.

06-10-2003, 07:01 AM	#7
DaMayor Dan's the Man! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here. Posts: 5,443	Exactly. Unless I strap my arm across my torso, there's little hope of giving the injury adequate rest.....Especially when I spend a great deal of my "off" time doing toddler curls!

06-10-2003, 07:40 AM	#8
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	I have the same problem? Not in the elbow..but in the 'crook' or opposite the elbow. (forgive my technical speech) One thing that helped me..unfortunately was the three months I pretty much had to take off due to too much going on...two jobs and school four nights per week. They healed up pretty well. I do use lifting straps if I go anywhere near heavy on any back work to keep biceps / forearms out of lift as much as possible...
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

06-10-2003, 07:47 AM	#9
sawheet JB'Os THONG Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,137 Photos: 8	Burner that is called "golfers elbow" unfortunatally that is more severe than the ever popular "tennis elbow" which can be helped with a restricting band to stop the movement of the tendon and speed up healing. Ibuprofen 800mg x2 daily, and ice will help. I have "bicep tendinittis" which has enabled me to do a proper chest workout for 6 months. I feel your pain brother!
	Climb high, climb far; your goal the sky, your aim, the stars

06-10-2003, 07:52 AM	#10
DaMayor Dan's the Man! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here. Posts: 5,443	medial epicondylitis=golfer's elbow.

06-10-2003, 08:12 AM	#11
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	thanx, SW- It has been not acting up lately...except a couple weeks ago, my buddy and father both got new ATVs (polaris Predators..very nice BTW) and was riding in their field for about 10 minutes...damn, my arms were KILLING me! I did take ibuprofrin for the rest of the weekend..even rubbed some flexoral or whatever on them....
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

06-10-2003, 08:15 AM	#12
sawheet JB'Os THONG Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,137 Photos: 8	Ya when I ride my Mountain bike my right hand goes numb, even when I ride my Motorcycle it statrts to tingle. Holding it in a semi flexed position kills me. Getting old sucks!
	Climb high, climb far; your goal the sky, your aim, the stars

06-10-2003, 08:17 AM	#13
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	tell me about it! Ever have that problem with rock climbing?
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

06-10-2003, 11:25 AM	#14
silencer Ascendo tuum Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK Posts: 659	Hi my elbows are beginning to hurt.. Im 18. I think after reading these posts I might take a bit of time off...

06-10-2003, 11:45 AM	#15
rymica average joe Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 1	tendonitis It's kinda hardcore, and possibly unhealthy, but you can use DMSO and aspirin to effectively treat most cases of tendonitis. If you've tried 800mg of ibuprofen a few times a day, which I'm guessing the doctors have already recommended, and that hasn't worked, you might want to think about the DMSO route. Basically, you crush-up and dissolve uncoated aspirin in a diluted quantity of DMSO and slather it on the problem area prior to working out.

06-10-2003, 12:27 PM	#17
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,956 Photos: 1	Aye, unfortunately the pain is there for a reason, thats our warning mechanism.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

06-10-2003, 06:26 PM	#19
Fit Freak Fit Freak Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,797 Photos: 6	I've basically had to make a number of changes to my training...like no biceps curls, reverse curls, close-grip presses...even no heavy DB pressing. Thisgs are fine with BBs though. My problem isn't in the elbow..it's the biceps/brachioradialis...I recently stopped taking the antis cause they basically did nothing (Vioxx @ 25mg daily). Hopefully things will improve in the l/t...as for now I'm coping I guess
	Searching for the right balance...

06-10-2003, 06:54 PM	#20
DaMayor Dan's the Man! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here. Posts: 5,443	What have you found regarding the length of time required for this to heal? Or will it require surgery? (Please don't say yes) I have, I believe, the same problem as you.....recently started interfering with my DB press work as well.....very very frustrating.

06-10-2003, 07:33 PM	#21
aceman Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 88	glucosamine My tendonitis runs on the front side of the elbow also, really makes the curls burn!!!! I started taking glucosamine and chrondrotin a couple of weeks ago my curls today did not seem to hurt as bad today. I am hoping maybe that will help. All I know is that they felt better today then they have in months. If you want to go the rest method you better plan on taking a lot of time off. That method just did not fit my attitude. I am going to keep taking the glucosamine and see what happens.
aceman Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 88

06-12-2003, 10:30 PM	#22
ruvainc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 8	found solution Had terrible elbow problems in both arms for about 8 months. One arm had the outside (tennis elbow) and the other the inside (golfer elbow). Not only was I unable to do curls or most dumbell exercises, there were times when I could not squeeze the toothpaste using the tennis elbow arm. About 6 weeks ago I started taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin. I am both amazed and pleased to report it is working. My tennis elbow is about 95% better and my golfer elbow about 80%. I can now use dumbells again and did curls for the first time in 8 months last week. I would strongly suggest anyone dealing with this problem to give it a try. Just be patient, it is supposed to help lubricate and rebuild the cartlidge not suppress the pain or swelling.
ruvainc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 8

07-09-2003, 04:01 AM	#23
david168 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1	Bromelain For Tendonitis This site claims tendonitis can be greatly reduced within one week by using the enzyme bromelain. http://www.smartbodyz.com/BromelainNZymesText.htm
david168 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1

11-06-2004, 08:52 PM	#24
Diehard007 Lurker Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Posts: 24	ive been experiencing pain in my left elbow... and im guessing i have tendonitis. i 've read through this thread and saw that people still continued to lift weights. i was wondering if the recovery time is faster if i were to stop lifting.

11-07-2004, 11:44 PM	#26
Diehard007 Lurker Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Posts: 24	also... should i buy Glucosamine?

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