Theodore Bushnell Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 About a week ago I developed some elbow (medial) tendonitis which I assume resulted, at least in part, to an increase in training volume (added 5 min of handstand work 2x/week on top of 4x/week FSP/FBE steady state work - week 5, that I was already doing). I have been resting almost completely since the flair (trying to do some wrist conditioning and reverse curl negatives in the last several days), added vit C and fish oil. My pain is improving but some discomfort remains (some at baseline), most noticable with activity if I try a FL variation or pullup variations. Planche variations and pushing in general seems to generate minimal discomfort. My question is how best to gauge when work can resume safely. Can I expect some discomfort no matter what when I resume training, or does any discomfort indicate my return is premature? When I do return, should I jump in the old steady state schedule or should I start back in a different way. Sure is tough to sit on the sidelines. Perhaps I should exclusively ride my bike (the other exercise that I enjoy) for another week or so (hopefully not). I appreciate any replies. cheers, ted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braindx Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Do some myofascial release and cross friction massage on your WHOLE forearm + the upper arm as well. Cross friction especially on the flexor tendons at the medial epicondyle. Ice if soreness. Strengthen your EXTENSORS and stretch out your flexors.Avoid pain. Go back into exercise slow.. if stuff hurts then avoid it. It's overuse and overuse generally recovers with rest, heh. Pain = abnormal = you need to back off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Launchbury Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I second that advice.I have suffered from this a lot in the past. Rest, rest, rest is good for recovery ...but to keep it away you do need to massage and stretch. I am a little lazy :oops: on strengthening the extensors, which is probably why I get the occasional flare-up!George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodore Bushnell Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 thanks for the replies and good advice. Any suggestions on how to learn more about the myofascial release/massage techniques. I have not yet googled that, but I will. Cheers, ted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 G'Day Tbushnel,This free e-book by Mike Robertson is a comprehensive guide to self myofascial release. It's a great read, and sounds like exactly what you're after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Duelley Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 G'Day Tbushnel,This free e-book by Mike Robertson is a comprehensive guide to self myofascial release. It's a great read, and sounds like exactly what you're after.Brilliant! Thanks for the link, its now on my desktop. 8) I have been looking for information about this and I currently don't have funds to buy a book.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodore Bushnell Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Thanks Primate. That article should do the trick. Cheers, ted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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