Tennis Elbow Treatment & Exercises For Hand Muscle Strength

[MrMy1name]

could NOT stand the pain this evening and I came upon your Handmaster product. Even with a poorly improvised version (had to do something to give this exercise a try), I am almost completely pain free with just a few reps. I am going to purchase your product. Thank you very much! I'll be passing this along1

[tjslayd69]

Thank you so much for your reply this is a nice thing you doing to help people by posting this video thanks and God bless!

[doczac]

@tjslayd69

My pleasure. There so many misunderstandings about the cause of chronic hand, wrist & elbow conditions. If the cause is misunderstood, the treatment will not make sense. Hand, wrist & elbow conditions can be difficult to correct, so it is important that we understand the area and make sure it is strong, balanced and stable and always has maximum blood flow once corrected (i.e. regular proper balanced exercise).

Let me know if we can assist further.

Best,

doczac

[tjslayd69]

I'm sorry I wasn't finished yet. I would be much obliged for your insight on this matter! Thanks!!!

[tjslayd69]

I've acquired unfortunately something like tennis elbow but is from doing a lot of Sheetrock mud work for many years mine is on the inside of my elbow instead of the outside which is typically tennis elbow. Can I do this exercise for my problem I was given anti-inflammatories for it but the swelling and pain came back my doctor recommended cortisone shot next even if I go back I know it's inevitable that this problem will persist what do you recommend for my situation I would be much obliged f

[doczac]

@tjslayd69 : Sounds like 'golfer's elbow'.. the opposite of tennis elbow, linked to the same imbalance: hand's flexor (closing) muscles dominant over hand's extensor (opening) muscles. These muscles over time become adhesed into this imbalance; common in all grip-related trades. Suggest: search 'Active Release Technique', find a skilled practitioner in ur area. They can 'free' the muscles for proper correction. Then use Handmaster Plus exercises to regain/maintain hand muscle balance.

[venkataHarish]

Thank you doc. I'm from India. I don't think Handmaster plus is available over here. If so, please inform me.

[doczac]

@venkataHarish :

You can order online at our Handmaster Plus website

[venkataHarish]

Sometimes pain is too much. I can not stop using computers. That is my work. I can leave badminton if it is necessary. But, I like playing a lot. Can you please give me a suggestion on what to do. Can may hand be normal again?

Thanking you... 

[doczac]

@venkataHarish :

Computers are a subtle problem to the hand, wrist & elbow; thus you don't hear very much about them. The problem is when the palm faces down (computers/piano/etc), the finger extensor muscles are at stress (they support the fingers against gravity). To make matters worse, they contract in one position - never fully open. The result is a short, weak extensor muscles (& elbow) easy to injure. Handmaster Plus stabilizes this -make sure u are approved for exercise by a Dr!

doczac

[doczac]

@venkataHarish:

Once cleared for rehab exercise, use Handmaster Plus - Soft. Progress as necessary. If not cleared for exercise, seek soft tissue therapy to the elbow and related tissues. Definitely discontinue badminton for now as this activity highly stresses the elbow (i.e. grip combined with intense forearm rotatation with flexion & extension). Badminton wud easily aggravate ur condition. Ask about an elbow brace to support the elbow during computer use until stable.

Best,

doczac

[venkataHarish]

Hello doc,

I've this very acute pain in my right hand outer side of the elbow and fingers and wrist feel a little numb. I believe it is tennis elbow. I use computers a lot. Previously, my hand resting position while using mouse used to be bad and it was very much stressed. This was 4 years ago. I neglected then. From 2 years it was fine, though, it used to pain at times. Recently, i've been playing badminton and my hand is paining again, this time it is too much.

[pleasuresaurus]

Now I've finally figured out what my supposed "tendonitis" actually is hahaha.Thanks for the vdo doc, keep it coming.

[gsubima123]

Hey Doc,

So I've had horrible pain on my right elbow. Finally went to the doctor and he said I have Tennis Elbow he gave me an option of a steroid shot or just to wait it out. Will the Handmaster help me heal this injury? I just want to make sure to use something safe and effective so I don't injure myself even more. Also do you recommend soft , med or firm? Or should I get all 3? I'm very active with sports and weightlifting. Thank you!!

[doczac]

@gsubima123

Many options between steroids & wait it out. I suggest you find an expert in extremity conditions. Try to determine the cause of your tennis elbow, correct it, then re-strengthen & rebalance & maintain the balance. Handmaster Plus is easy & convenient for the restrengthening, rebalancing & maintanance. Find an ART therapist first for diagnosis & treatment. Search 'active release technique' to find a practitioner in ur area. Let me know if we can assist further.

Best,

doczac

[MSFARRAH]

Im a hairstylist, experiencing pain and what feels to be a locking in my elbow. Is that also part of tennis elbow? Ive been icing the pain and using ibuprofen for the inflammation but not sure if this locking feeling is normal. I kind of feel like the Tin Man on the Wizard of Oz... I want to squirt some lubricant on my elbow joint. Any info you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[doczac]

@MSFARRAH - Not sure if we have responded to your question. Please view the advice above. Consult with an extremity expert, search 'active release technique' and find a practitioner in your area. Handmaster Plus will be super-convenient for rehab, restrengthening & rebalancing, but you must ensure that the joint is stable first. Let us know if we can assist further.

Best,

doczac

[buckwheat40]

I was doing dumbbell pressed with 80 and 90 pound dumbbells for a few weeks and noticed my fingers being locked up then I had pain in my left elbow and couldnt even lift a 25 pound dumbbell without pain. I have tennis elbow from your video. will this really help me. I cant work out anymore, this has ruined my life

[doczac]

@buckwheat40

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[crystalebright]

Thanks for getting to the 'cause' and educating people. I appreciate it. The doctor who diagnosed me told me to find a different line of work instead of help me make it better. I cannot afford the specialist yet, but at least you give me hope that I can help myself.

[doczac]

@crystalebright

My pleasure. Follow instructions. Do not overdo. Be consistent. Also, educate others. Most repetitive stress injuries to the hand, wrist and elbow are super-preventatble with Handmaster Plus because of its BALANCED exercise. Classic 'grip-only' hand exercisers create imbalance in the long term.

[crystalebright]

Thanks for explaining tennis elbow. Not even my doctor who diagnosed me with it would explain that much . Hoping to lessen this pain soon. I also have carpal tunnel, would that ball help that out too?

[doczac]

@crystalebright :

The same repetitive muscle imbalance is at the core of most hand, wrist & elbow conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome. This is very basic anatomy, and yet most health care professionals ignore the 'cause.' We are working hard to educate people who grip or 'flex' regularly to maintain hand muscle balance, through proper balanced exercise.

[naturalbornryderznc]

I developed this tennis elbow (Burcitis) and got it from working on a computer and resting my elbow on the desk..... also called (StudentElbow) my keyboard was too far from the edge of the desk...... and I developed this and ended up having to get a steroid shot in my elbow.... and it went away.

[stefano017]

i have tendonitis , will this make it go away?

[doczac]

@stefano017 :

Handmaster Plus is super-effective in strengthening and balancing the hand, wrist and elbow, so is the leading trainer in preventing joint imbalance & tendonitis. When it comes to treatment, it is highly suggested as part of the full rehabilitation of tendonitis cases, but only a health care professional can decide WHEN it is safe to rehabilitate using Handmaster Plus. Examination is necessary with a local health care professional.

Best,

doczac

[doczac]

@leigionslasher :

It is difficult to pinpoint over the internet. You must be examined for a more conclusive response. What I can say is that all musculature must be balanced for your body to work most efficiently. People rarely balance finger flexor and finegr extensor muscles - repetitive gripping in weightlifting causes this imblance which affects the fingers, thumb, hand, wrist, forearm & elbow. Handmaster Plus is designed as a simple, affordable, complete soliution.

Best,

doczac

[MrMatt5885]

would slight inflammtion at the forearm(flexors) be a symptom of tennis elbow? mainly gripping while arm extended/abducted is affected. its painful but more of a discomofort. not unbearable pain

[THURGOODa]

I've got I question. I think ive got tennis elbow as i have a massive lump on my elbow(gets bigger if I twist my wrist to my chest or clench a fist). But I've got no pain so should I just leave it?

[doczac]

@THURGOODa:

You will have to have a health care professional examine ur elbow, but no it does not sound like tennis elbow. You would feel pain. It may be elbow bursitis. Have you 'banged' your elbow recently (i.e. fell in your elbow) or do you lean on your elbow (i.e. student)? This is more likely, but consult with ur health care provider for a direct & complete examination.

Best,

doczac

[THURGOODa]

@doczac Thanks for the reply no I haven't (there on both elbows) people keep telling the they look normal. there about a inch in diameter and a cm heigh. I dunno if its just because my arms are fairly skinny, so the tendons stands out more. I do lean on them quite alot though.

[doczac]

@THURGOODa :

Leaning on them quite a lot could easily cause elbow bursitis. You can read about it online or contact a health care professional.

[SMTRowe]

Also... What is a good way to rest? I work 5 days a week... what suggestions would you say to me as a therapist? THANK YOU for any type of response

[SMTRowe]

I am a Massage Therapist, have been for 7 years. I am having symptoms of tennis elbow in both arms now.. I can admit I didnt take care of myself like I was supposed to in the beginning years of my career but now I am in extreme pain and in need or solutions. I am icing, taking anti-inflammatories, myo fascial release and now i bought a elbow band from walmart.

I researched your hand master plus.. which one should I get? soft, firm hard?

[devonplumley]

Hey, if overuse griping and underuse extending is the issue primarily, then what is the purpose of the squeeze ball? Might it not be wise to "not" squeeze the ball and concentrate on the extensors?

[doczac]

@devonplumley :

It is an option for therapists to favor extension over flexion when the imbalance is extreme. Handmaster Plus is used to train ALL hand muscles through full ranges of motion in balance. The result is strength, balance & maximum blood flow. When users start on Handmaster Plus, they are weak in extension & fatigue quickly. It is unlikely to overtrain the flexors (i.e. the exercise is limited by the weaker group). Once the muscle groups fatigue equally, balance is acheived.

doczac

[doczac]

Bastian:

Thanks for ur Q. Unfortunately I cannot guide u in treatment over the internet. You must be instructed by your health care professional when it is the appropriate time for rehabilitative tennis elbow exercises. On occasion exercise may aggravate any inflammatory condition, so please be aware... if you start any exercise program on your own, start very slow, so as not to aggravate,

Best,

doczac

[WhiT3nl]

I have tennis elbow for 2 to 3 months now, when i buy this product can i just start training 2 minutes a day from the first day on?

or do i have to do other things first? like stratching or things like that?

when i have to describe the pain it would just be really really enoying.

kind regards

bastian

[MrPastos]

I have tennis elbow and it s painful in my right arm. I had an injection but i want to stretch it. where can i find your product. Will i get rid of my tennis elbow in the future.

Thanks

[doczac]

@MrPastos : As I'm sure you are aware, tennis elbow can be complicated. The exercises we highly recommend are for prevention and rehabilitation. Unfortunately, rehab exercise is not recommended until the tissues can handle it. I suggest u contact an 'active release technique practitioner (ART)" in ur area. They are skilled in treatment and can guide you to rehab using Handmaster Plus. Let me know if we can assist further.

Best,

doczac

[MageoftheMoon]

Had tennis elbow for just over 2 years now and just wondered how many rep's I should do with the Handmaster Plus. I fit and slim and quiet strong and it's not to painful any more but I want to start learning Kung Fu with my daughter but think it might become to painful or come back like when I first got it, so how many rep's would you suggest..

[jjp4mma]

I recently purchased the Handmaster Plus 3 pack due to tennis elbow in my right arm & a slight case of CTS in my left hand. (from constant repetitive typing for the last 2 years) I think the device works well & I am glad I bought it. It promotes a nice stretch in the fingers, no pain in the hands & wrist, & you can feel the blood flow in the forearms immediately. Also, be careful when doing the TE Elbow Pain Rehab exercises on another Youtube site. Slow, nice & easy, do not overdo it.

[doczac]

@jjp4mma Thanks for your comment. We are helping A LOT of people with tennis elbow and comments like yours may influence people who work at computers to prevent TE through proper exercise.

Best,

doczac

[1996supernikhil]

I have a question I play tennis almost every week. When ever I play tennis my palm hurts and I got a small little bump in my palm but it wont hurt, when I press it hard then it hurts.My tennis elbow dosent hurt and my wrist kind of hurts.Is there any exercise that I can do.

[doczac]

@1996supernikhil You must get examined first to rule out any invasive condition before you start exercise. When you are ready for exercise, order the Handmaster Plus 3-pack. HM+ allows you to easily strengthen and balance the hand, wrist & elbow. Start by using the soft - progress as necessary

[chad10174]

I'm suffering from tennis elbow and was interested in purchasing your product. However I noticed a number of reviews on Amazon that the bands broke very quickly after purchasing. Has there been an update in design/quality recently to prevent the premature breaking of the bands?

Regards

[doczac]

@chad10174

Feel confident in ordering Handmaster Plus. We take care of our customers. The reviews were of product from a container several years back. Our manufacturing was restructured immediately & is completely different now. Even then, all customers who had faulty product were sent new finger cords. We appreciate our customers very much.

Best,

doczac

[SoxStar89]

But You Only Told Us How 2 Prevent It .... What About If We Are Suffering With It How Do We Heal ? Ourselfs? ........ ELECTROPHERAPHY? PHYSIO? ...... PROLOTHERAPHY WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS?!!!!!!!!! :(

[doczac]

@SoxStar89

The best treatment results I have seen for tennis elbow is ART or Graston techniques + strengthening & balancing exercises (Hansdmaster Plus).

Best,

doczac

[nomitata]

i had tennis elbow from doing incline skull crushers my elbows were outside, i had that pain for 2 months. then came usp labs supercissus and elbow pad. took 3 to 4 weeks to completely heal.

[onlywhenpissed]

Doczak. Forgive me but why use the ball/elastic contraption and not just flex your hand muscles open and shut? I have tennis elbow and I have the chance to rest my arm up for the next 4 months from the repetetive work it has been doing. I don't want i coming back. I realise you can't do a diagnosis from this message but anything you can suggest will be a help. Thank

You.

[TheGirlRocker2]

I think i have tennis elbow, eiter that or its dislocated or a ripped tender. Its in the small bone next to the main joint of the elbow, It is sticking out, its different to my other one, what do u think it is?

[doczac]

@TheGirlRocker2

Sorry, it is impossible to give u an educated guess without examining it. If it were tennis elbow, it would be super point-tender at the outside of your forearm and especially at the elbow. You will have to have it examined.

Best.

doczac

[FIXWCBCANADA]

my story is over 7 years long and very troubling i was diagnosed 2007 tendinosis left shoulder, tried prolotherapy 2 sessions, ;(never again), mri 2010 shows impingement syndrome? now have tennis elbow, lt arm; i've had to stop everything due to pain and am receiving no treatment whastsoever;

universal heathcare in canada is a lie; sent back to work multiple spinal fractures ubdiagnosed but suspected by workers comp and their paid assassins

[FIXWCBCANADA]

beware,,,,,, tennis elbow can be caused from a b one spur in the ac joint pinching tendons and liaments, after surgery to remove the bone spur, the tennis elbow was still there, I got lucky and found a good physiotherapist who gave me ultrasound with a wand and gel for 25-30 minute after about 30 sessions it finally subsided but tried to come back a few times so i quit doing everything a day or 2 then resumed stregnthing, it's gone for good now

[doczac]

@FIXWCBCANADA

Interesting comment. By definition, tennis elbow is an inflammation of a specific area, the lateral epicondyle, the tendons on which originate from muscles that are finger and wrist extensor muscles. I agree that a practitioner must make differentiatial disgnosis what might be causing 'elbow pain' in general (and your case is super-interesting!), but true tennis elbow occurs at the origin of the tendons of the finger and wrist extensors. Thanks for your comment!

[estowife]

Is this product for the treatment of tennis elbow aswell as prevention. I have had tennis elbow several times, and am just starting to feel it 'flare up' again! If I catch it in the early stages & do something about it I'm hoping I can prevent it going any further. Hence my question, does this product treat existing tennis elbow, or just serve as a prevention for future occurrences - or both :) Thanks

[doczac]

@estowife

We suggest you contact (search Google) an ART (Active Release Technique) or Graston Technique practitioner in your area, as they deal with TE regularly and can properly diagnosis and treat it. Handmaster Plus is super-effective in both preventing and rehabbing TE, but rehab must be approved by a licensed health care professional when a case is active, especially chronic.

Let us know if we can help further.

Best,

doczac

[bucsfanjn]

how long does it take to heal

[doczac]

@bucsfanjn

Sorry to be late to answer ur Q. We didn't notice ur message. Unfortunately each case is different regarding tennis elbow. It is best to approach treatment using a soft tissue therapy (i.e. ART or Graston), ice/heat and rehab exercises and use an elbow support if you are gripping or active. Consult your local health care professional.

Best,

doczac

[bucsfanjn]

how long does it take to heal

[MNRick041]

I have a burning type of pain on the inside of my elbow below the joint, I get the pain when I am lifting in a curling motion. My Doc said it is Tennis elbow and he gave me a scrip to get a strap that wraps around the forearm below the elbow. Does this sound like Tennis elbow to you or did my Doc tell me something wrong?

[dbs231]

Doc, I have tennis elbow and have just purchased the Handmaster Plus. I'm using the soft blue ball right now doing the exercise you describe. I'm not getting any pain, just slight discomfort when I do the exercise with my arm held straight out in front of my body. I'd like to know how often I should be doing these exercises, like once a day, twice a day? Also, how many sets should be done?

Thanks.

[doczac]

@dbs231 :

Twice per day is lots, spread out the sessions (eg. am / pm). Perform only to comfortable fatigue, no pain...that may be different reps for you than another. The key is never rehab into pain, only comfortable fatigue. You will stimulate blood flow & repair. Remember also that we never recommend using HM+ without an okay from a health care professional. Make sure u are being monitored.

Best,

doczac

[cheze21]

umm nevermind i have something different that hurts

[cheze21]

do you feel tennis elbow on the inside of the elbow. the same side as your palm

[doczac]

@cheze21

No, outside of elbow..

[JSA19882007]

Hi, does the Handmaster plus strengthen the hand muscles used in handwriting?

[doczac]

@JSA19882007:

Absolutely!...all 18 of them...in balance!

Best,

doczac

[JSA19882007]

@doczac Thanks, i'm just about to order mine. What one should I get - small, medium, or firm?

[doczac]

@JSA19882007 :

Best value to get a 3-pack which includes soft, medium & firm

[JSA19882007]

@doczac Thanks

[badboybrendan]

ive had tennis elbow for over 6 months now , ouch

[doczac]

@badboybrendan

see our explaination below to @giovaman21

[giovaman21]

Doc, when is it recommendable to start using the hand-master plus? Should I wait until I have some sort of rehabilitation, or could I start using it now?

[doczac]

@giovaman21

You must be cleared by a health care professional to begin rehabilitation exercise with Handmaster Plus. I recommend contacting someone who is a soft tissue therapy expert, such as searching 'active release technique' or 'Graston technique.'

Best,

doczac

[toonclarke]

thanks for the video, could a grip size too big or small result in tennis elbow?

[doczac]

@toonclarke

Great question!

Absolutely...proper grip size is vital. Tennis elbow is commonly related to activities where one repetitively grips (create stress at the lateral elbow) & then creates forceful, isolating motions.

Improper grip size increases initial stress at the lateral elbow & thus creates higher risk of RSI or traumatic injury.

Remember, even with proper size grips, TE can still occur without proper training..but yes the risk is less!

Best,

doczac

[vassilis359995]

i have had it in my right arm for 3 years and now its gone i have it in my left elbow my doc sais to put my arm in plaster so i wont be able to move it is he mad or shall i do this

[doczac]

@vassilis359995

I would suggest to get a second opinion from a soft tissue specialist. I highly recommend ART practitioners (search active release technique) or Graston practitioners (search graston technique) for soft tissue conditions of the elbow.

Best,

doczac

[vassilis359995]

@doczac i have been to 3 already, one of them gave me a cortezone i think its called now in my right elbow now on my left elbow on the bottom inner side just where the bone is i can feel my tendon hurting using my thumb by pressing on it. Is it ok to press hard on it and massage, After a very big pain from the massage it feels like its gone but the next day its agony. Not only the tendon hurts at moments it feels like the bone one doc said its artharitis but i dont think it is. No more doctors

[doczac]

@vassilis359995

It is your choice my friend and I understand your position. It can be very frustrating. The techiques I have recommended are very specific. I cannot recommend using Handmaster Plus a professional advises. It would be your own risk, but only try soft and use only in comfortable ROM, never come close to overdoing or pain. 1-2x per day max. Stop if painful.

Best

doczac

[korgpadude]

i get tennis elbow everytime i ride over 2 hours, its so annoying

[doczac]

@korgpadude

Search active release technique if your condition is active. Handmaster Plus is designed to train these muscles inprevention and is very easy to use.

Best,

doczac

[frilloz4]

this video is about preventtion for tennis elbow not pain treatment

[grravityman]

Hi i have bad tennis elbow, i have already had 2 steriod injections that have not worked and i have done physio but not with anything like that, they are talking about surgery next but i am not keen and want to exaust all options before going down that road, i think i haved developed this through clutch control on the motorbike and i am wondering if this will cure it and alow me to ride the bike

[doczac]

@grravityman

Hope you have been answered. If not I highly recommend that you search Handmaster Plus as you can easily and conveniently train these muscles and tendons that control clutch action and gripping during riding in preventing. Search active release technique and graston technique if your condition is active.

Best,

doczac

[goff5757]

does it work for flexor tendinitis.

[doczac]

@goff5757

Yes, because it addresses the flexor vs.extensor muscle balance.The result is better tone, balance & blood flow

doczac

[xxxP41Nxxx]

I baught one of these products 3 months ago when i first heard about it... I was doing it everyday for 2 weeks until i got better, then stopped. My elbow pain reoccured soo i've been using the ball for 2 months since and it has not come back since it healed last time. i really doubted it could do anything because it looks soo piss weak and lame... surprising how basic yet how effective it was.

[diegothome]

Hi, how can i buy one of this ?

[MariosLasagna]

To cure tennis elbow:

1) Rest and ice for a month two times per day.

2) Get Physical Therapy

3) strength train very slowly and gradually.

4) I recommend this product, I have it and the purple ball is great for the rehab-strength training phase.

[smithia6]

I have been a plasterer for 21 years and suffer with both of my elbows I have had cortisone in both elbows which eases it for a little time.

If you can imagine the grip and wrist movement use everyday and the hard pressure i apply to polish hard plaster I can not get the required rest to cure my arms. lately in the mornings as my alarm clock goes off I start to scream in pain with my arm, with all to use over 21 years I have very strong arms and hands so i how does working them more help?

[IHartJAsPeRHaLe]

Can you develop tennis elbow in the side of your body opposite to the side of origin due to a new overuse of this side, because it is too painful to perform regular activities with your dominant arm? I have had TE for aprox. 2 days, and now I have it on the opposite side of my body with an even more extensive pain. I am currently taking 1g acetaminophen and 400mg ibuprophen (self-prescribed)

[BXMammal]

I was recently diagnosed with tennis elbow. Due to the economy I was forced to due warehouse work and I have tennis elbow after 7 months of work. I'd love to buy that device but whenever I use my elbow, it hurts so using that device would be painful. Any suggestions?

[zdepth]

can i buy it online on any site?

[doczac]

Hi Picassolifeart:

We see people with carpal tunnel also susceptible to tennis elbow as both have the same fundamental cause. One does not cause the other, both are a result of overuse & imbalance to the flexor vs. the extensor muscles of the hand & wrist. It is vital vital vital for people that use their hands to keep the flexor & extensor muscles strong & balanced. It is the specific reason why I designed the Handmaster Plus, for proper health, performance & injury prevention.

Best,

doczac

[Picassolifeart]

Can Carpal Tunnel lead to Tennis Elbow?

[DAWAXXX]

hi doczac i wonder where i can buy handmaster in vancouver.if u let me know anywhere i can walk in and buy because i don't like buying staff online. thanks.

[doczac]

Dear luke326:

Thanks for your q. Though it is very difficult to diagnose over the internet, the elbow most commonly experiences muscle, ligament, cartilage or nerve injury (some injuries are a combination of all 4). Have the elbow examined. Most elbow injuries will respond well to initial rest (+ ice & heat alternated), followed by specific soft tissue massage & balanced rehabilitative exercise (for stability & healthy blood flow). Handmaster Plus works great for elbow rehab.

Best,

doczac

[luke326]

i have bad crunching sounds in my left elbow on the lower right side and it is possibly bruised from weight lifting. it is really bugging me and i have had it for around a month and i havent been doing it since.

could you give further advice for my situation?

[doczac]

Hi Traps59:

Thanks for your q. Crepitus is an indication of joint instability and/or cartilage damage. Either way, increasing muscle tone, balance and blood flow to the joint is necessary. Work with a therapist to control your rehabilitation. Handmaster Plus is an excellent adjunct to strengthen, rebalance and restimulate the joint. Be controlled. Start with a soft resistance and move to medium resistance as progression allows.

Best,

doczac

[Traps59]

If the pain is also accompanied with crepitus, will this product also decrease that as well or does it only work on the inflammation?

[MickyTewary]

hey doczac,

I've been working out in the gym for about a year now, and i thought that i was able to handle heavier (than what i was doing) weights.. I increased the weight while doing skull crusher (tricep exercise) and heard a 'raw' (for the lack of a better word) snap in what i think is the lateral epicondilytis.. and now everytime i try to work on my tricep, its pretty painful.. but it doesn't bother me in any way when im not working out.. is this also a tennis elbow?

[doczac]

Hi MickyTewary:

Lateral epicondylitis is the most common elbow condition, especially if the pain is on (or slightly distal to) the lateral epicondyle. If it hurts to resist wrist supination, then probably lateral epicondylitis.

It sounds more likely that you strained your triceps tendon, common w/ skull crushers, especially if you use a straight bar (use EZ bar instead).

See a therapist & add Handmaster Plus & brachioradialis/brachialis for exercises for elbow stabilization.

Best,

doczac

[bboyjkang]

thanks for all the informative videos

I have tendinitis/tennis elbow from using a keyboard that was placed too high

when I use the handmaster, do I have to do the contracting action also?

since my flexor muscles have been overused already, shouldn't I skip the contracting of the ball and focus on the expanding of the hand?

thanks

[doczac]

Hi bboyjkang:

Great q, one that we get a lot. First, consult with a health care expert; they can examine directly. In general, I do recommend that you contract as well, as we do want your hand to go through a full, natural range of motion. This maximizes blood flow & lymph drainage (bringing 02 & nutrients to tissues & removes toxins & waste). To address flexor vs. extensor muscle imbalance, I suggest you alter exercise & hold contraction for a 1 count & extension for a 2 count.

Best,

doczac

[doczac]

Hi tolmbyf0u:

It is common to get tennis elbow in any grip related activity. Please review our tennis elbow video as a reminder that the finger extensor and wrist extensor muscles are contracted heavily and often overused in gripping alone. Then, in some activities (bicycling, painting, tennis, golf, kayaking are examples), the hand can be gripping PLUS an extra stress on the elbow in pulling (as in the handle bars for momentum in cycling) or swinging; double stress at the elbow!

Best,

doczac

[tolmbyf0u]

is it rare getting tennis elbow from riding a bike or is it fairly common? i was gripping pretty hard coz it was uphill and im 100% sure that's what caused it

[tolmbyf0u]

how much do they cost by the way?

[tolmbyf0u]

dude im so pissed i've had tennis elbow like 3 times and im 13. first time was in march i was riding my bike when i hit a bump and both my elbows where twisted strangely and i had severe pain in both my elbows for about 3 months. which was pretty much hell. right now i have it in my left elbow from once again, riding my bike. it's not that bad this time but it's really iritating. i can barely do anything...are my elbows weak from the first incident or is it just bad luck?

[doczac]

Hi tolmbyf0u:

The first incident may have caused elbow injury, but most likely the elbows were weak originally. Most people develop static muscles at the elbow, stabilizing grip repetitively (5 muscles at the elbow are grip stabilizers). Our Handmaster Plus product is designed to strengthen all 5 of these muscles & much more. Regular use will build strength and blood flow & greatly reduce the chance of re-injury.

Best,

doczac

[doczac]

Natalie:

Consult with a therapist that is skilled in upper extremity treatment. What I can tell you is that both cts and tennis elbow occur when the same underlying imbalance condition is present, that being overused finger/wrist flexor muscles and weak finger/wrist extensors. The condition must be resolved before rehabilitation will be safe or effective. Eventually you will have to address the muscle imbalance, but first see a professional therapist to address your symptoms.

Best regards,

T

[NatalieHC]

can tennis elbow be caused from severe carpal tunnel syndrome? Since my cts got worse i have got tennis elbow. is it caused because i have been over using my hand because of the cts?I've just had surgery for cts 2dys ago and hope my tennis elbow subsides. i have to have surgery on my other hand yet and am worried about getting tennis elbow on the other side too.