elbow issues

[tonester2]

Well here's a new one.
Been working out off an on for a while. Although I've dealt with some joint pain issues over the years, I've never had elbow pain.
Doing curls now is a problem.

Anyone else with elbow pain?
Not heard of this before.

[MecGen]

Well here's a new one.
Anyone else with elbow pain?
Not heard of this before.

LOL try using the search function for hours of fun reading

you are not alone

[jba1]

Anyone else with elbow pain?
Not heard of this before.

You are kidding...right?

As a matter of encouagement....these things can be overcome...There are many witnesses to this in the Forum. No excuse to stop working out.

Get some ACE elbow braces and see a good doctor in sports medicine if it persists.

[JOHN GARGANI]

never heard of elbow pain before, eh?

hmmmmm.....and what of the link you have to the nutritional site: is it yours?? if you know that much about nutrition, how is it, that you have never heard of elbow pain while doing curls?


just curious....elaborate, please.

[paolo59]

LOL Elbows are often the first to hurt brother. I doubt that anyone who has ever worked out consistently, for a period of time, has not had at one time or another some grief with elbows. One or the other, or both! Preacher curls are a killer on my elbows. There are several overhead tricep excercises that will put me in a world of pain quick. I'm not a 'spring chicken' anymore, and at times have a little trouble with bursitis in my right elbow, but as one poster mentioned, where there's a will, there's a way. You can always find a way to work around things.

[MecGen]

There are several overhead tricep excercises that will put me in a world of pain quick. You can always find a way to work around things.

Hi Paulo
What are you doing for tri isolation insted of overhead pushes? the reason I ask is that this exersise is by far the best I can get my tri to work, its a really good exersise for me except the toll it takes on my elbows.

Thanks

[paolo59]

Hi Paulo
What are you doing for tri isolation insted of overhead pushes? the reason I ask is that this exersise is by far the best I can get my tri to work, its a really good exersise for me except the toll it takes on my elbows.

Thanks

The two-hand overhead DB extension I can do without much discomfort. Normally. Ha! I like doing tricep rope press downs, single hand cable kick backs (under-hand grip) and there's a particular triceps press machine that seems to do a pretty good job at hitting the inner part of the tricep. The best excercise for that inner head, in my opinion, is a very close grip bench press, but that one is a killer on these old elbows anymore! LOL

[Jtbny]

Well here's a new one.
Been working out off an on for a while. Although I've dealt with some joint pain issues over the years, I've never had elbow pain.
Doing curls now is a problem.

Anyone else with elbow pain?
Not heard of this before.

Nope never heard of anyone hurting an elbow while lifting. Same with shoulder injures, I hear they are very rare, almost like unicorns and double rainbows

[poplife319]

I knew when I read his post I was in for some really funny replies. And it's def true that where there's a will there's a way.

I've got tendonitis in my left elbow...sucks for preacher curls but I still endure them.
I've got, and this is new, a pinched nerve that affects my right shoulder...absolutely sucks for any bench or military presses as in 50% reduction in strength on that side but I'm not stopping.
And then there's the pain in my left hip and knee.

I don't care...I'm not stopping!

[paolo59]

I knew when I read his post I was in for some really funny replies. And it's def true that where there's a will there's a way.

I've got tendonitis in my left elbow...sucks for preacher curls but I still endure them.
I've got, and this is new, a pinched nerve that affects my right shoulder...absolutely sucks for any bench or military presses as in 50% reduction in strength on that side but I'm not stopping.
And then there's the pain in my left hip and knee.

I don't care...I'm not stopping!

Ha ha brother! What's life without a little pain and discomfort?

[mydawgs]

OMG I have the most annoying tendonitis in my elbow....saw a specialist, says must rest it for FOREVER....uuummmm no, so I ask anything other than wrapping and modifying movements that can mask the pain? Suggestions welcome.

[MecGen]

The two-hand overhead...

Thanks

[Bando]

OMG I have the most annoying tendonitis in my elbow....saw a specialist, says must rest it for FOREVER....uuummmm no, so I ask anything other than wrapping and modifying movements that can mask the pain? Suggestions welcome.

I worked with a PT and completely healed the tendonitis in my left elbow.



Took maybe 5 or 6 months.

And to the other poster who is doing preachers "through the pain" - I would strongly advise against that.

[DannyRelic]

Nope never heard of anyone hurting an elbow while lifting. Same with shoulder injures, I hear they are very rare, almost like unicorns and double rainbows

elbows and shoulders. the two most whiny bitch joints..

[pvsampson]

Right elbow was shattered when I was very young and had surgery on it to remove lots of bone chunks and fragments. Elbow pain is my life for as long as I can remember. A few weeks ago I strained my Anconius in my left elbow and could barely lift a cup of coffee.

Good times!!

[michail71]

Well here's a new one.
Been working out off an on for a while. Although I've dealt with some joint pain issues over the years, I've never had elbow pain.
Doing curls now is a problem.

Anyone else with elbow pain?
Not heard of this before.

Look into getting a forearm strap. I see so many people spending money on doctors, rehab, drugs, taking months off, etc. when a simple $12 strap can solve the problem in one day for most people.

[Bando]

Look into getting a forearm strap. I see so many people spending money on doctors, rehab, drugs, taking months off, etc. when a simple $12 strap can solve the problem in one day for most people.

It can?

Was not aware.

[BalhamBeast]

You need to figure out where the pain is (outer elbow = tennis elbow, inner elbow = golfer's elbow) and then look up some corrective exercises. Eric Cressey and Mike Robertson are good, for example. Also, obviously, avoid the exercises that make it flare up. I have golfer's elbow and it complains the most when I have a heavy weight held at arm's length. I've had to nix deadlifting and dumbell rows for a while - in your case, obviously find another exercise than preacher curls.

[michail71]

It can?

Was not aware.

Yes, I didn't believe it at first either. I had such a bad problem with my elbows (golf in one, tennis in the other) I thought I was going to have to take a month or two off. I purchased some McDavid forearm straps at Sports Authority and experienced immediate relief. After using them for a few months I was then able to workout without them. I haven't even needed them for a few months now.

There was a lady at work that was giving up yoga because of her elbows. She was seeing a couple doctors and doing therapy, which wasn't helping. After convincing her to use the straps she was able to resume yoga right away.

Look up some of the Amazon reviews for the forearm straps. Supposedly they also help to strengthen your forearms.

[Bando]

Yes, I didn't believe it at first either. I had such a bad problem with my elbows (golf in one, tennis in the other) I thought I was going to have to take a month or two off. I purchased some McDavid forearm straps at Sports Authority and experienced immediate relief. After using them for a few months I was then able to workout without them. I haven't even needed them for a few months now.

There was a lady at work that was giving up yoga because of her elbows. She was seeing a couple doctors and doing therapy, which wasn't helping. After convincing her to use the straps she was able to resume yoga right away.

Look up some of the Amazon reviews for the forearm straps. Supposedly they also help to strengthen your forearms.

There's actually a guy (O35'er) in my gym who swears by these things. The guy is 1/4 repper so I always ignored him when he would go on about his forearm straps.

[CubZ]

I have painful tendonitis in my left elbow. Here is what I do to lift somewhat painfree...hammer curls because putting my forearm in a more pronate position takes the strain off the tendon. Lower the weights. Stretch the forearm before curling.

I also have been looking into a super EZ curl bar to curl with my hands in a neutral position.