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Hi all,
For about a year now I've been suffering from elbow pains. It's on the outside of both elbows, so "tennis elbow". The only physical activities I do are weight lifting and taekwondo. I'm old (over 40), so I don't do anything intense in terms of lifting weights; mostly push-ups, pull-ups, and a variety of machines at the gym.
Because of the pain, I've reduced weight and focused more on proper form and breathing. Sometimes I even avoid full range of motion to reduce strain on joints. I haven't done pull-ups for about 6 months. Now I can't even do push-ups. Just lifting a cup of coffee to my mouth can be slightly painful. It's depressing.
I've been getting treatment for nearly a year, which has included electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and more recently Piezowave (sound wave) therapy once a week. The PT also gave me forearm strengthening exercises. Unfortunately it hasn't helped. I've also done the basics at home like ice, ibuprofen, massage, and rest. In fact, I haven't done any strength training for 16 days now, and the pain seems to have gotten worse!
Since the PT place treats various injuries from various causes, I'm hoping someone can advise on treatment for TKD-specific elbow pain. If you've also suffered from elbow pain, please share what worked for you. Thanks.
For about a year now I've been suffering from elbow pains. It's on the outside of both elbows, so "tennis elbow". The only physical activities I do are weight lifting and taekwondo. I'm old (over 40), so I don't do anything intense in terms of lifting weights; mostly push-ups, pull-ups, and a variety of machines at the gym.
Because of the pain, I've reduced weight and focused more on proper form and breathing. Sometimes I even avoid full range of motion to reduce strain on joints. I haven't done pull-ups for about 6 months. Now I can't even do push-ups. Just lifting a cup of coffee to my mouth can be slightly painful. It's depressing.
I've been getting treatment for nearly a year, which has included electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and more recently Piezowave (sound wave) therapy once a week. The PT also gave me forearm strengthening exercises. Unfortunately it hasn't helped. I've also done the basics at home like ice, ibuprofen, massage, and rest. In fact, I haven't done any strength training for 16 days now, and the pain seems to have gotten worse!
Since the PT place treats various injuries from various causes, I'm hoping someone can advise on treatment for TKD-specific elbow pain. If you've also suffered from elbow pain, please share what worked for you. Thanks.