Tennis Elbow affects mostly people in manual jobs – who might have a sporting pastime on the side!
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Tom Brady’s Has Tennis Elbow
The following is a transcript of a conversation we had with our friend Tim about his chronic Tennis Elbow:
I always thought I had something in common with Tom Brady. Unfortunately it’s not the fact we are the same age, good looking and Irish. Both myself and Tom Brady suffer from Tennis Elbow!
I’ve had severe elbow, arm and wrist pain on and off for two years now. And it’s not from throwing winning touchdowns I can tell you that. I’ve been working as a carpenter full time for 15 years. I also run an online business part time. Carpentry is physical work – using saws, hammers and other tools that requires intense gripping and twisting of the wrist, arm and elbow. It’s very repetitive and a great way to pick up a repetitive strain injury!
Then I would spend hours in front of the laptop typing and working on my online business. I’m not sure which made my symptoms worse. Intense nagging pain. I was barely able to lift a cup or turn on a tap when it was at its worst.
I’ve tried every painkiller, anti inflammatory and gel I can buy to help but only temporary relief. I’ve bought every elbow support and wrist support but to no avail.
Tim
Each Pain Kit Contains A Brace (for that injury):
What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis Elbow develops when the tendons on the OUTSIDE of your elbow are overloaded or damaged.(Golfer’s Elbow is the INSIDE of the elbow)
You don’t have to be an athlete to develop Tennis Elbow (but it helps!). Anyone with a physical job that has the range of motion heavily involving the elbow can be affected. We’re talking about painters and plumbers etc.
The tendons in your elbow attach the bone to the forearm muscles, right at a bony point (lump) in your elbow. It’s a pretty specific point, although pain can radiate down into your forearm and even as far as your wrist.
What To Do When You Have Tennis Elbow
The consensus from most professionals would be to stop looking for the quick fix and rehabilitate the injury. Our friend Tim needs to stop treating the symptoms and address the root cause of the problem.
In our Pain Kit, there is a treatment plan specific to tennis elbow with the necessary tools to carry out the plan! Remember… Massage, Move, Stretch and Strengthen – this will empower you and put you back on the road to recovery!
