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Duck Dog · 04-09-2009, 10:12 AM

I have been suffering from tendonitis for a few years now. I receive shots in both elbows every 3 months. It helps my left elbow considerably but lately my right elbow is unaffected by the steroid. I use braces, I take ostiobiflex, which helps quit a bit. I also take anti-inflammatory meds, Naproxen and Ibuprofen. I know the main treatment is total rest, but that is impossible. I refuse to take pain meds.

I have been discussing surgery with my doctor but he says it works in only a few cases.

Share your treatments, advice, etc.

PastorMikH · 04-09-2009, 10:02 PM

For your elbow pain, try these stretches the PT gave me for tennis elbow (I'll try to explain them the best I can).

Extend the arm with the sore elbow out in front of you with your fingers up. With the other hand, take a hold of the fingers and stretch them back towards your elbow as far as you can stand and hold for 30 seconds by a clock or count to 40 slowly.

With your arm still extended, point your fingers down. Take hold at your knuckles and pull back towards your elbow as much as you can stand, and hold again for the same as above.

Now, for the tough one. With the same arm extended, fingers pointing forward, palm pointing out and thumb down. Reach over your wrist with the other hand, palm to palm, interlock your fingers and pull back on your hand for the same count.

Do this 6+ times a day and it should help.

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PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9925087	For your elbow pain, try these stretches the PT gave me for tennis elbow (I'll try to explain them the best I can). Extend the arm with the sore elbow out in front of you with your fingers up. With the other hand, take a hold of the fingers and stretch them back towards your elbow as far as you can stand and hold for 30 seconds by a clock or count to 40 slowly. With your arm still extended, point your fingers down. Take hold at your knuckles and pull back towards your elbow as much as you can stand, and hold again for the same as above. Now, for the tough one. With the same arm extended, fingers pointing forward, palm pointing out and thumb down. Reach over your wrist with the other hand, palm to palm, interlock your fingers and pull back on your hand for the same count. Do this 6+ times a day and it should help. __________________
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