Do You Really Need To Rest Your Tennis Elbow?

Mothers and fathers get this thumb injury from picking up their babies... Gamers from their controllers... Cell phone users from too much texting – And let's not forget percussionists, golfers and anglers!

You might think it's just a SIMPLE case of Tendonitis but it's actually a slightly more complicated tendon syndrome known as a 'Tenosynovitis.'

In the case of DeQuervain's, one that involves two thumb tendons and the special wrappers called 'Synovial Sheaths' around them where they cross the wrist.

• TENO refers to the tendon – (Tendons are the "ropes" which connect muscles to bones)
  
  
• SYNOV refers to the Synovial Sheaths – (which are special protective tendon sleeves) and
  
  
• ITIS had to do with irritation, inflammation and pain – (although inflammation is not the primary issue and is often wrongly and unfairly blamed!)

Test yourself for it easily – If you have thumb pain but aren’t sure if it's actually De Quervain's Syndrome, try these three simple tests:

Three quick and easy tests you can do yourself for De Quervain's

And for the full article, visit:

What Is De Quervain's Tenosynovitis? AKA, Mommy Thumb Or Gamer's / Texter's Thumb [Article, Video]

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Is there a link between certain antibiotics (and other drugs) and tendon disorders like Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Rotator Cuff injuries (and other tendon issues) – Or even tendon ruptures?

Yes, there’s a class of antibiotics called ‘Fluoroquinolones’ that have been know for decades to cause various forms of tendon damage – (Cipro being the most well-known and commonly prescribed.)

“As of July 2008, the FDA mandated that all FQ products have a black-box warning indicating an increased risk in adverse events including tendon rupture.”

In this episode, Allen Willette, from Tennis Elbow Classroom goes into detail about these antibiotic-induced tendon injuries, including:

• Which specific antibiotics have a risk of tendon damage
  
  
• The other serious side effects that these drugs can cause
  
  
• How these drugs can damage your tendons (and even joints)
  
  
• How these injuries differ from "typical" tendon injuries
  
  
• And thoughts on how one might recover from these injuries

And for the full article, visit:

Could Antibiotics Be The Cause Of Your Tendon Pain? [Article]

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If you have Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow and you find out you have a tear in your tendon – Is it possible to recover without surgery?

And are there any less-invasive alternatives to full, open surgery if, in fact, you do need some medical intervention?

In this podcast episode, Allen Willette, from Tennis Elbow Classroom answers these and other questions related to tendons tears – Specifically related to these particular elbow injuries, including:

• How tears diagnosed in the first place
  
  
• The different types of tears
  
  
• The prospect of healing different degrees of severity and what they probably require
  
  
• The less-invasive alternatives to surgery, including ProloTherapy, PRP and Stem Cell Therapy
  
  
• Two “lessor” surgical procedures, Tenex and TenJet that can be performed rapidly under local anesthesia

And for the full article, visit:

Healing Tendon Tears Without Surgery [Article]

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When should you consider getting an MRI if you have a Golfer’s or Tennis Elbow injury?

Allen Willette from Tennis Elbow Classroom answers this question in this podcast episode.

Which also covers several key, related questions including:

• Do I need an MRI to diagnose my Tennis or Golfer's Elbow?
  
  
• When is the right time to get an MRI scan – If at all!?
  
  
• What will the MRI tell me... what do the results actually mean?
  
  
• And are there any good alternatives?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI for short) is considered the “gold standard” when it comes to imaging or “seeing” what’s wrong with soft tissues.

If there are any significant defects in your tendons the MRI will reveal these in the greatest detail now medically available.

This is the best objective measure (although not the only measure) you can get of how severe the damage to your tendons may be…

(Tendon damage being the essence of what Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow are.)

But there are several things to take into consideration about if and when you really need to go to the significant trouble involved in getting an MRI

Here's where you can go to read the accompanying article, with links to articles referenced in the episode:

When Should You Get An MRI For Tennis Or Golfer’s Elbow? [Article]

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Why is it that casting, reeling and other fishing motions can sometimes end up causing a lot of inner or outer elbow pain – and sometimes even debilitating tendon injuries?

In this episode Allen Willette, of Tennis Elbow Classroom, explains the underlying causes as well as how to treat these frustrating fishing-related elbow injuries.

Including how to avoid the common mistakes that can impede your recovery and prolong your misery.

"The pain sometimes begins with a whisper, like the gentle 'swish' of fly line through the misty, morning air…"

"You start to notice a minor ache or little 'pinch' at your elbow as you cast or reel, especially when you've hooked a feisty bass or rainbow…"

"And your arm may feel heavy and tired at night after a long day on the water, perhaps with a dull, burning throb at your inner or outer elbow."

"Is it anything to worry about? – Or just a minor nuisance? – Another sign you're getting older, perhaps? Or is this something more?"

For the full article on 'Angler's Elbow' visit:

Treating & Beating Angler’s Or Fisherman’s Elbow Article

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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)

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Why Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow are so painful at night, and what you can do to help yourself sleep.

One of the worst things about Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow is that it can sometimes hurt so much at night that it keeps you from sleeping.

But even if your sleep isn't disrupted by pain, you may still be wondering why your elbow hurts so much first thing in the morning.

In this podcast episode, Allen Willette from Tennis Elbow Classroom covers these two questions, as well as:

• What's the best position to sleep in when you have Golfer's or Tennis Elbow?
  
  
• Are there topical preparations or other treatments that can help relieve the pain and help you sleep?
  
  
• And should you wear a brace in bed at night around your wrist or elbow – or is it better not to?

For the full article on 'Sleeping With Tennis Elbow' visit:

Sleeping With Tennis And Golfer's Elbow Article

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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)

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Do You Have Inner or Outer Elbow Pain from Mountain Biking, Cycling or Motocross?

Allen Willette discusses Biker's Elbow pain in this episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast.

Whether you're a road cyclist, mountain biker, or motocross rider, this covers how biking can cause elbow and forearm pain – and injuries like Tennis and Golfer's Elbow…

Including the perils and pitfalls in dealing with these injuries – As in the wrong way to treat them – (Which almost everyone unfortunately does, at first!)...

And what you'll hopefully begin to see is a better, more sensible approach.

So, whether you've just starting to notice the tell-tale tension, stiffness, aching and soreness in your inner or outer elbows – or forearms…

OR you've been suffering from significant, persistent burning pain for months – (perhaps already with a diagnosis of Tennis or Golfer's Elbow in hand) – This episode is for you.

Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along:

Why Cycling + Mountain Biking Causes Golfer’s Or Tennis Elbow And How To Treat It

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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)

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For all you injured and hurting musicians – Especially pianists / keyboard players.

https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/rsi/pianist-andrew-furmanczyk-interview/

In this episode I interview my first guest, Pianist Andrew Furmanczyk, a piano and music educator, who's been teaching piano 15+ years both online and off.

He's also been on an incredible 14-year journey battling a Golfer's Elbow injury related to playing the piano...

Andrew joins me to share his story, ponder the dilemma of injured piano players, in general, and to offer some suggestions to any musicians who are injured, in pain or who are looking for injury prevention tips.

Here are Andrew's sites and social accounts if you'd like to learn more about him or reach out:

https://howtoplaypiano.ca/

https://youtube.com/pianolounge

https://www.pianoplanet.app/

►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AFurmanczyk

►FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/FurmanczykAcademyOfMusic

►DISCORD: https://discord.gg/grbsArn

For more on the topic of piano-related injuries, see my article:

Overcoming Piano Related Pain: Finger, Wrist And Elbow Injuries (RSIs) — The Missing Link

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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)

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As a piano or keyboard player is there anything worse than being injured – Especially if you're a pro musician?

Painful injuries, like Tendinitis, DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Even Golfer's and Tennis Elbow are the curse of so many pianists (and other musicians.)

So, whether you're just starting to notice symptoms, like stiffness, tension and pain – (that may still resolve with rest)...

Or you already have a full-blown injury that doesn't seem to respond to anything, at this point…

This episode is dedicated to helping you better understand these incredibly frustrating injuries – and find the right treatment path...

We're going to cover:

• The Truth About “Tendonitis” and Inflammation
• The Myth Of “Total Rest”
• The Missing Link In Piano RSI Treatment, in many cases.
• And the Standard Treatment Approach...
• Compared to what I believe is a much Better Strategy

Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along:

Overcoming Piano Related Pain: Finger, Wrist And Elbow Injuries (RSIs) — The Missing Link

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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)

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Does Swimming Help Or HURT Tennis Elbow?

Let's talk about swimmer's, Golfer's and Tennis Elbow.

Hi this is Allen Willette with the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast.

Whether you developed an injury swimming and think of it as “Swimmer's Elbow”…

OR you developed a Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow injury some other way – but happen to love to swim…

I'm guessing there are probably two or three key questions on your mind: First off:

1. Is swimming bad for Tennis or Golfer's Elbow? – Does it cause or aggravate it?
   
2. Secondly: Could swimming possibly be a good rehab exercise for your Tennis or Golfer's Elbow? – (Especially if swimming wasn't what caused it in the first place)
   
3. And, lastly: Should you STOP swimming until your injury heals? – (Especially if swimming IS what caused your injury in the first place)

So, let's dig right into the question of whether swimming causes or aggravates Tennis Elbow... (Listen to the podcast episode above or...)

Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along:

Swimmer's Elbow – Does Swimming Help Or Hurt Tennis Elbow?

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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)

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