Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) is a common cause of elbow pain, which can radiate down the forearm from the outer side of the elbow. Tennis Elbow tends to be caused by prolonged gripping activities. There is also elbow pain if the elbow is straight and the hand is moved forward and back at the wrist. Despite the name, Tennis Elbow doesn't just affect tennis players.
A severe episode of Tennis Elbow usually requires a course of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ) prescribed by a doctor and a period of rest from activities that may aggravate the injury. Where complete rest is not possible a Compression strap (elbow support) can relieve stress and reduce symptoms. ICE THERAPY is excellent for relieving the pain of Tennis Elbow. Once the severe elbow pain has settled, progressive strengthening exercises can completely cure Tennis Elbow.
Common Tennis Elbow injury signs & symptoms:
- Elbow pain located on the outer side of the elbow.
- Elbow pain that is aggravated by gripping activities.
Tennis Elbow usually begins as inflammation of the extensor tendons of the forearm as they attach to the Humerus (upper arm) bone, just above the elbow joint. Typically this inflammation is caused by prolonged gripping activities such as hammering, driving screws, weight lifting, playing certain musical instruments, canoeing, digging in the garden, driving and, of course, racquet sports.
If these activities are continued, then the inflammatory nature of Tennis Elbow can give rise to a chronic tendon problem that is characterized by pain, weakness and degeneration of the tendon. This elbow problem can then be very persistent and much more difficult to treat.
Tennis Elbow Treatment
1-ANTI-INFLIMATORY GELS can also be helpful to relieve Tennis Elbow pain. Some doctors may even inject the affected area with a corticosteroid (a naturally occurring substance which can settle down inflammation).
2-ICE PACKS are a cheap and effective treatment for Tennis Elbow, applied for ten minutes every couple of hours (never apply ice directly to the skin).
How To Help Heal Your Tendonitis Fast
With Tendon Supplements
There are a lot of things I could list and talk about here. There are a lot of supplements I -could- talk about. All are important, some are just more important and more necessary and more effective overall, than others.
Vitamin C, for instance, is VERY important for tendon growth, repair, and health, and is required for the uptake of glucosamin/chondroitin sulfate.
One of the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency is pain and pain that mimics Tendonitis.
And of course, Magnesium is a huge player in the Tendonitis dynamic.
I'm going to talk about a few supplements that you have to purchase, and then one you make for yourself at home.
Magnesium As A Tendon Health Supplement
The first tendon supplement is Magnesium. Follow the link to find out why it's so important.
Essentially, if you're short on Magnesium, then you're muscles literally can't relax. This puts constant irritating tension on the tendon. Also, magnesium is necessary for a strong healthy tendon.
One of the huge factors in Levaquin Tendonitis is that the drug pulls massive amounts of Magnesium from your body, causing stiffness and spasm and helping to damage tendon itself.
supplement Tip:
Any Magnesium supplement is good, as long as it's not Magnesium Oxide.
