Comments on: 4 Ways To Cure Golfers Elbow

By: Neven

Neven — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:44:29 +0000

When you use ice, use it 3-4 times a day, but every ice session should last exactly
8(eight) minutes.
about shot of cortisone: if you use cortico-steroids your ligaments will look like rubber in old underpants, without elasticity and easy to break.

By: MIke

MIke — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:17:11 +0000

Glad to see golfers putting their “2 cents” in. This is exactly what I was hoping for. Now tell all your friends and lets make this the biggest golf improvement blog on the net !!

By: vinnie

vinnie — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:42:35 +0000

Mostly a ‘tennis elbow’ is really some micro tears to the ligament. A quick and 100% remedy is a visit to your local GP (doctor) for a shot of cortisone. I have had two – one each elbow – over the past 10 years, and both were fixed within 48 – 72 hours. The cortisone injection is perfectly safe and dramatically reduces the inflammation caused by the damage, and also assists the tissue repair which can otherwise be slow as there is a poor blood supply in the ligament.

By: Roger Pelletier

Roger Pelletier — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:41:49 +0000

Yes, this indeed is an excellent exercise for the forearms and wrist flex. I include this stretch exercise in my stretches for golf and prior to playing hockey or for that matter any sport.

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:54:10 +0000

Another great forearm stretch. Kneel on the carpet on all fours, turn your hands around backwards (fingers pointing towards knees) and gently lean back into a comfortable stretch. Hold for about 60 seconds. I do this 3 times a week (I play 3 times a week also) and it really staves off tendinitis.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:56:35 +0000

Sean good point. For any heavy computer users this is a great exercise to help prevent carpal tunnel like Sean says, and to also prevent arthritis. Thanks Sean!

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:55:28 +0000

Great idea Paul. Thanks for the heads-up !

By: Sean @ DeepRough

Sean @ DeepRough — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:17:27 +0000

The squeezing a ball thing is a wonderful idea. It works well for people who sit at a computer and type all day as well, keep that carpal tunnel syndrome away! I know at one point, perhaps 5 years ago, my wrists really started to bother me from a lot of ‘face time’ on the computer. I bought one of those little grip balls, that are filled with some sand like material. Squeezed that a few hundred times a day just randomly when I was at my desk. It worked wonders for me. Haven’t had any wrist/elbow pains since.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:41:53 +0000

Instead of a tennis ball you coul also try a Powerball (www.powerballs.com) to build forearm and wrist strength. These gyroscopic devices are fun to use and you can actually measure your improvement. Also, try searching on YouTube for world record attempts…very amusing!

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