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**growstrong** · 05-13-2008, 11:24 PM

I have been struggling with this cronic injury for way too long! Doc helped me out and gave me some ideas for recovery but i hate stying off the weights just because my forearm/elbow hurt! Anyone else dealt with this? Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

LBVT · 05-13-2008, 11:31 PM

Maybe try switching hands when choking the chicken?

**growstrong** · 05-13-2008, 11:42 PM

hahah point taken

**Gixxer82** · 05-14-2008, 12:38 AM

Tennis elbow, aka tendonitus...I developed this in my younger years from pitching. You can buy a strap that goes right below your elbow designed to limit stress on the tendon, it works pretty well if used properly..available at your local pharmacy...Sadly, it could be an injury that stays with you. If I were to pick up anything and toss it, after 5-6 tosses the tendonitus will flare up. I'll bring it up next time I go to see my doc, I just always forget.

**growstrong** · 05-14-2008, 12:44 AM

thanks bro... let me know!~

Harbinger · 05-14-2008, 01:38 AM

I have the same problem grow. That strap Gixx is talking about works wonders. Theyre 10 bucks or so at the pharm or tennis shop.

**growstrong** · 05-14-2008, 01:53 AM

nice... alright thanks bro I will go grab one. Do you use the one that has like the raise pad that you are suppose to put perpendicular to the tendon or just the strap without... I have seen both-imagine one with raise pad is better but unsure.

Harbinger · 02:05 AM

get the one with the raised pad. They make several varieties but any of them should work. Personally I have one with an air packet that I like. I put the pad on the lateral side of my forearm while in neutral position close to the joint. (Edit: sorry im stuck in anatomical speech mode since i have finals tomorrow haha, im guessing you understood grow but for anyone who doesnt, if you have your palms facing your body while your arms are hanging at your sides put the pad on the outside of your forearm close to the joint) Im not quite sure what your's looks like though does the pad have raised edges or a concave shape?(in relation to your perpendicular question)