Tennis Elbow
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Slow and gentle stretching by bending the wrist toward the palm of the hand is very helpful for restoring injured tissues to their normal function and range of motion. Adding a gentle twist can also be effective as it encourages the release of adhesions between the muscle bellies that attach to the lateral epicondyle. Try exercises with your arm straight, and then again with your arm bent at the elbow to see which feels better to you. One of my favorite stretches for Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis is simply to hang my arm at my side, elbow straight. The aching you feel as a result of this simple stretch is good, but spend no longer than twenty seconds at a time holding this stretch for the best results. The object of your stretching program should be to gain gradual and slow improvement in your symptoms. It is virtually impossible to restore injured and irritated tendons back to a normal state by stretching aggressively, too often, or in an unconscious manner. Slow and easy wins the race!
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Sources of stress, such as resting the wrists on a tabletop or desk need to be identified and reduced or eliminated. Proper ergonomics when using a computer is essential. Look for times when your hand is bent back and see if you can eliminate the need for that movement. Keeping a straighter wrist is more ergonomically correct and offers less strain to the muscles that contribute to Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis.
If you are in a job that requires twisting of the forearm while carrying a weight, like carrying a tray, a pile of books, or a small child, then it is important that you regularly reverse that strain by taking time to stretch slowly and gently throughout your day. The stretches outlined above will also be helpful for you. Be sure to repeat them several times each day for the best results.
Always remember that injured tissues will heal faster if they are well hydrated. Remember to drink lots of water every day. Adequate hydration promotes easy movement of the fascia that wraps each muscle, allowing one set of muscles to slide more effortlessly across the surface of adjacent muscles, discouraging the formation of adhesions. This is a really good thing so drink plenty of water!
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