Tendonitis, etc.

[KLJ08]

I've been having more and more problems lately. The tendonitis in my elbows seems to be turning into more of a nusiance, even sitting here now I feel a dull ache in both elbows (the right more than the left) and my right wrist has been bothering me quite a bit lately, again, it's kind of a dull ache rather then a throbbing pain, and my hands just feel stiff, if that makes sense. The tendons in the forearm seems especially crunchy these days. I know I need to spend more time working on my arms myself, doing stretches and icing, but does anyone have any other suggestions? I was talking with one of my friends today and her boyfriend tried the magnet therapy to increase the circulation in his hands and he feels that he's had good luck. Has anyone tried that before? I've been applying arnica oil to the forearms at night and have been using my wrist braces more, I get a massage once a month and I make sure not to overload myself, but if someone has some ideas, it would be greatly appreciated!

 

[GET THEM OUT OF AZ]

A small break or slowdown if possible.
ICE and alternate contrast baths for your arms.
(Two tubs, one with an ice/sluch water and other with hot(safe/comfortable) water. Dip....then dip...switch.
Parrafin dips also.

MORE massage!
Robyn

 

[Stupendous315]

My chiropractor adjusts my thumbs and elbows regularly. That has helped with pain I have had in the past.

Ditto to more massage!

 

[emperoryt]

ask somebody to "ring" your arms as if it is a towel. Whoever would do it would have the hands close together grabing your arm and then ring the flesh in opposite direction. Do the whole length of the arm. That has helped me before.
You can also do a partial version of that on yourself by ringing the opposite arm with one hand.

 

[Yadeela]

There is a wonderful OrthoBionomy release for medial elbow pain that takes anywhere from 10-20 seconds to take effect. I've taught it to my husband so that I can get relief from painful elbows and the consequent forearm discomfort as well.

If you know anyone who does OB, it might be worth a shot to ask them to work on your arms with OB and see if that helps.

FWIW