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dawgcatching
Sep 29, 2002, 7:56 AM
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Okay, so I have a nearly 3-year old case of tendinitis in my forearm. Right at the base of my wrist, connected to my pinkie finger. I have given the forearm complete rest (no climbing for the better part of 2 years) without success in healing: it still hurts doing day-to-day things such as writing. Even though a hand specialist who regularly sees climbers saw no reason why my hand wouldn't heal normally. Recently, I was talking to a climber who is also a massage therapist, and he suggested massage to 1) loosen up the forearm and speed blood flow and recovery to the area and 2) break up scar tissue on my pinkie tendons. I know scar tissue exists due to the fact that the finger will no longer fully extend-I am stretching to relieve this problem. What sort of massage should I attempt, and if I can work out the scar tissue, am I likely to alleviate the majority of pain?
It seems logical that the stiffness in my tendons (due to scar tissue buildup) and tendinitis pain are related.
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bradbaker
Oct 1, 2002, 4:26 PM
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I have had elbow tendonitis in both elbows for about 5 years now. I finally got off my arse and did something about it a few months ago. The Occupational Therapist that I see put me on a treatment plan of rest, warm heat, massage, stretching, and finally strengthening.
For the massage portion, I do four massages to each elbow. Clockwise massage, counter-clockwise massage, cross tendon massage, and along the tendon massage.
Oh yeah, also used some braces for a while. Overall, the pain has been greatly reduced. I still have to really watch it very closely and back off when I start to get pain again.
Hope this helps,
Brad Baker
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overlord
Oct 1, 2002, 4:58 PM
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if he is good at what he does, heed his advice. i have no experience with dentritis this long, but it should help. it doesnt hurt trying, and if it doesnt work, you can still cut it off
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overlord
Oct 1, 2002, 5:01 PM
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if he is good at what he does, heed his advice. i have no experience with dentritis this long, but it should help. it doesnt hurt trying, and if it doesnt work, you can still cut it off
CLIMB ON
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nurower
Oct 2, 2002, 8:42 PM
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I've been using braces to deal with tendenitis and have noticed a big difference. The combination of climbing while wearing the braces and of taking it easy - climbing til it hurts and then stoping for the day - has been great. However, it sounds like you have a much worse case than I did, and for much longer... but for anyone else out there with a mild case, the brace worked for me.
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gunkjunkie
Oct 2, 2002, 10:08 PM
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I've been visiting a chiropractor for treatment of my elbow tendonitis. I've got it in both elbows - it seems to be related to my job. Treatment consits of deep tissue massage, some adjustments, ultrasound and stretching. I also do a yoga pose which stretches out the muscles in above and below the joint. I've also got a set of neck and upper back stretches (every day) and weight lifting exercises that I do every other day. I you want info on the exercises I can post it for you.
Hope you feel better soon -
Deirdre
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bradbaker
Oct 2, 2002, 10:43 PM
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I'm curious as to what adjustments your
chiropractor does that are specifically
for you elbows. My chiropractor is the
one that referred me to an occupational
therapist for my elbow problems.
Brad Baker
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nono1
Oct 7, 2002, 7:54 PM
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Early on, massage, heat and cold alternating and slow warm ups have kept my arms from hurting too much and gotten them somewhat healed. Now I dose up on the glucosamine/chondroitin and MSM. My golfers elbow(I hate golf) has been in check for 12 years now and the slow warm ups and suppliment dosing has done the most good. Old age is hell.
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