Hi, I've been in agony with tennis elbow over 2 and half months, struggling to even lift a cup to my mouth. I have been to the doctors, and he gave me naproxin to take for 2 weeks, put cold compress on, and try a few exercises. He suggested self refer, to NHS physio. Which i did, they replied quickly via email with 2 weeks of exercises to try and complete. Nothing has lessened the pain or improved the movement. So im in the midst of getting back in touch with physio... I'll keep updated... good luck, everyone.
@dot4283 hi... managed to see a physio, and they mentioned getting a strap to go around my forearm, which i did purchase from Amazon £10.00.. they gave me a couple of exercises to do for a month then i go back. It seem s i need to have the strap quite tight which is uncomfortable tbh and im still suffering at the moment.
Be patient and refer to chiropractor work first. I have it in both arms and can’t even do a firm handshake for a year now. Just started to get some scrapping done along with chiropractic work and definitely feel like I should have done this sooner. The biggest thing I would say is to find out what muscle is causing the pain “I was surprised when I found out” as it may not be where you thought it was coming from. The straps can be helpful but definitely not ideal. Do yourself a favor and go to a chiropractor who also performs acupuncture work. I’m still battling but I feel this has given me relief and hopefully a long term solution as long as I can build the muscles up after they’ve been relieved and the chiropractor gives me the ok to do so.
@@ryanstewart1521have you by any chance tried taking glucosamine? I had it where my elbow was burning non stop and I was having trouble gripping too. I took it and I was expecting possibe results in a few weeks. Within 15 minutes about 90% discomfort was gone. Remainder of discomfort seems to be slowly going away. Was drinking with a friend of mine this weekend who complained about same issue and couldn't lift his beer. I gave him a couple and within about 30 minutes we noticed he was using his right arm to hold his beers. Hope you are doing ok.
Thank you Dr O'Donovan - I've been experiencing exactly what you describe in my left elbow for about 6 weeks and have been considering seeing my GP. It's a textbook case - not sure how I got it though, I'm not sporty and due to disability quite sedentary. However, your video has eased my mind and I can be patient and put into operation your suggestions.
Hi Colin - glad you found the video helpful. I also included some extra links in the description box of the video which you may find useful - they contain more information about tennis elbow. I would see your GP if you have any doubts and unfortunately because this is a general educational video I can't give individual medical advice so always suggest seeing your own provider to get a full assessment. Thanks again.
Thanks doctor iam suffering from tennis elbow since one year my doctor gives me a Cortisone in end but still after a two month I come back in the same situation I will follow what you said and if there's better improvement I will leave comments here so everyone can get the benefit
Nicely explained. Thank you. The pain is quite intense. My orthopedic Doctor put my arm in a arm brace to wear 24/7 except for showering. Does feel better when not in use. Thx again.
I got it over 10 years ago. Lasted months. Thought I would never heal. Only thing that worked was a compression sleeve and drinking a glass of montmorrency cherry juice a day.
Good Lord the info on the net is crazy varied concerning tennis elbow. But NO ONE has addressed a very basic question. Should I do therapy exercises (tyler twists.squeeze ball,,,etc) when it causes pain. Not discomfort but pain. Like a little above moderate pain. Sharp pain. Why does no one address this?
No, if there is heavy pain it is recommended to NOT continue regardless of where the pain is, ice it and give it a few days or until pain is subsiding, after icing and not worsening the problem then continue with elbow stretches, but not stretches that cause pain
Hello doctor My symtons are getting worse over time I drive a bus and the pain is getting worse it has been gradual over many years starting with pain in my outer elbow ie tennis elbow. I am starting to get soreness on the inner part known as golfer elbow. I have weakness in my arms with pain running down into the inside of my palm I am noticing it when I lift things. My mum had this many years ago and had to have a operation . I also am getting burning in my knees soreness in my hips which happens when I lay on my side and some sorness in my shoulders I dont know whats going on. I went to the doctor regarding my knees had x rays was told my knees were fine. Well my knees dont feel fine and often have burning up knees and have to elevate my knees or have a bath or use ice to cool down my knees. Do doctors see the x rays ? or are they just going off some ones opinion at the hospital ?I am just 46 not like im over 60. whats going on? My doctors are refusing to do mri scans. Whats your advise should I ask for second opinions ??? thanks paul
bone loss which comes with age + lifestyle + bad diet. Take plenty vit D with calcium and most importantly pair with Vitamin K2 (very important). Make sure to also take magnesium glycinate and try to take an epsom bath once a week minimum if possible. And use light resistance bands to allow bloodflow to help the recovery process. If this hurts it more stop doing it and go lighter, maybe even without bands.
Hello Dr. O'Donovan. I apparently out of the Blue have developed a night time habit. I've always been a side sleeper but, for the past 2 months I've caught myself in the middle of the night tucking my hands in between my legs??!!!! I don't realize I'm doing that while I'm asleep. I'm a 53 year old woman and never in my life have I ever done this. So it has left me with excruciating pain throughout the whole night and day! I can't grip anything much less lift anything. What would you suggest I do to prevent myself from tucking my hands in between my legs? I've tried Ibuprofen and a cooling gel for pain and it doesn't help at all. I'm at my wits end. I haven't slept in 2 months! Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Thank You for the video.
I always thought this was normal. It can easily start to hurt by just sweeping. Ive been having it for about 8 years now. I use to work in Agriculture. All started when we had to prep field for the vineyard posts/irrigation . had to shovel out frozen ground. Just went to the gym and it came back again. Working in. Hard Labor jobs didnt help i guess. . i will definetely look into those arm bands and tbis video helped alot of questions i had
I have had mine for 3 months and isn't showing any signs of easing, and as a manual worker, it's causing no end of problems, which is going to cause me to be out of a job soon. Any extra advice is welcome.
@@billtone1 have you tried glucosamine? That really helped me. My arm was in constant pain where I had no grip. Had trouble just holding a glass. So I tried it on a whim before going to see a doctor because of how well it helped one of my old dogs. I bought at Costco during lunch at work and took 2 pills. I was expecting it to take a few weeks to maybe do something, but for me 90% of the pain was gone in 15minutes after taking first dose. I was stunned. It worked better on the pain than any aspirin I had ever taken. I still have slight discomfort which is slowly going away over 3 months. Fortunately for me I only have to do heavy labor occasionally on weekends so I get time for healing. You obviously are at a disadvantage there.
Hi, after 6 weeks of exercises the pain from tennis epicondylitis has reduced by 50%, but it still hurts a little. In your opinion, can I gradually start playing tennis again or is it better to wait until the pain has completely stopped due to the risk of throwing away everything I've done up to now? Thank you!
Hi, I've been in agony with tennis elbow over 2 and half months, struggling to even lift a cup to my mouth. I have been to the doctors, and he gave me naproxin to take for 2 weeks, put cold compress on, and try a few exercises. He suggested self refer, to NHS physio. Which i did, they replied quickly via email with 2 weeks of exercises to try and complete. Nothing has lessened the pain or improved the movement. So im in the midst of getting back in touch with physio... I'll keep updated... good luck, everyone.
Any improvements since then?
@dot4283 hi... managed to see a physio, and they mentioned getting a strap to go around my forearm, which i did purchase from Amazon £10.00.. they gave me a couple of exercises to do for a month then i go back. It seem s i need to have the strap quite tight which is uncomfortable tbh and im still suffering at the moment.
Be patient and refer to chiropractor work first. I have it in both arms and can’t even do a firm handshake for a year now. Just started to get some scrapping done along with chiropractic work and definitely feel like I should have done this sooner. The biggest thing I would say is to find out what muscle is causing the pain “I was surprised when I found out” as it may not be where you thought it was coming from. The straps can be helpful but definitely not ideal. Do yourself a favor and go to a chiropractor who also performs acupuncture work. I’m still battling but I feel this has given me relief and hopefully a long term solution as long as I can build the muscles up after they’ve been relieved and the chiropractor gives me the ok to do so.
Same here, can hardly lift my coffee mug. I am physically disabled from it.
@@ryanstewart1521have you by any chance tried taking glucosamine?
I had it where my elbow was burning non stop and I was having trouble gripping too. I took it and I was expecting possibe results in a few weeks. Within 15 minutes about 90% discomfort was gone.
Remainder of discomfort seems to be slowly going away.
Was drinking with a friend of mine this weekend who complained about same issue and couldn't lift his beer. I gave him a couple and within about 30 minutes we noticed he was using his right arm to hold his beers.
Hope you are doing ok.
Thank you Dr O'Donovan - I've been experiencing exactly what you describe in my left elbow for about 6 weeks and have been considering seeing my GP. It's a textbook case - not sure how I got it though, I'm not sporty and due to disability quite sedentary. However, your video has eased my mind and I can be patient and put into operation your suggestions.
Hi Colin - glad you found the video helpful. I also included some extra links in the description box of the video which you may find useful - they contain more information about tennis elbow. I would see your GP if you have any doubts and unfortunately because this is a general educational video I can't give individual medical advice so always suggest seeing your own provider to get a full assessment. Thanks again.
@@DrODonovan Thank you so much Dr. Your videos are really helpful and easy to understand.
Don't suffer in pain see your Doctor and you can get Tennis Elbow by just knocking it.
@@John-eo4ej thank you so much for caring, I really appreciate your kindness.
Thanks doctor iam suffering from tennis elbow since one year my doctor gives me a Cortisone in end but still after a two month I come back in the same situation I will follow what you said and if there's better improvement I will leave comments here so everyone can get the benefit
Have Acupunture, nothing else worked for me
Nicely explained. Thank you. The pain is quite intense. My orthopedic Doctor put my arm in a arm brace to wear 24/7 except for showering. Does feel better when not in use. Thx again.
It’s a pleasure. I’m glad this video was useful. Wishing you a speedy recovery
lol! He said " See my doctor" cheered me up that joke did.
I got it over 10 years ago. Lasted months. Thought I would never heal. Only thing that worked was a compression sleeve and drinking a glass of montmorrency cherry juice a day.
I got Tennis Elbow from practicing locking techniques in Aikido, Sankio and Shiho-nagi in particular.
6 months to 2yrs? Well that sucks mine has been hurting like hll for 6 weeks looks like I have a wonderful couple of years ahead of me
You good now?
I just got mine... hahah
I like how these doctors think we can "rest" the elbow. Stop those sports.
Ahhhh I got to work, dude.
Good Lord the info on the net is crazy varied concerning tennis elbow. But NO ONE has addressed a very basic question. Should I do therapy exercises (tyler twists.squeeze ball,,,etc) when it causes pain. Not discomfort but pain. Like a little above moderate pain. Sharp pain. Why does no one address this?
No, if there is heavy pain it is recommended to NOT continue regardless of where the pain is, ice it and give it a few days or until pain is subsiding, after icing and not worsening the problem then continue with elbow stretches, but not stretches that cause pain
Hello doctor My symtons are getting worse over time I drive a bus and the pain is getting worse it has been gradual over many years starting with pain in my outer elbow ie tennis elbow. I am starting to get soreness on the inner part known as golfer elbow. I have weakness in my arms with pain running down into the inside of my palm I am noticing it when I lift things. My mum had this many years ago and had to have a operation . I also am getting burning in my knees soreness in my hips which happens when I lay on my side and some sorness in my shoulders I dont know whats going on. I went to the doctor regarding my knees had x rays was told my knees were fine. Well my knees dont feel fine and often have burning up knees and have to elevate my knees or have a bath or use ice to cool down my knees. Do doctors see the x rays ? or are they just going off some ones opinion at the hospital ?I am just 46 not like im over 60. whats going on? My doctors are refusing to do mri scans. Whats your advise should I ask for second opinions ??? thanks paul
I am not a doctor but sounds like you are suffering from Chronic or Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain which you should demand a second opinion.
bone loss which comes with age + lifestyle + bad diet. Take plenty vit D with calcium and most importantly pair with Vitamin K2 (very important). Make sure to also take magnesium glycinate and try to take an epsom bath once a week minimum if possible. And use light resistance bands to allow bloodflow to help the recovery process. If this hurts it more stop doing it and go lighter, maybe even without bands.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Hello Dr. O'Donovan. I apparently out of the Blue have developed a night time habit. I've always been a side sleeper but, for the past 2 months I've caught myself in the middle of the night tucking my hands in between my legs??!!!! I don't realize I'm doing that while I'm asleep. I'm a 53 year old woman and never in my life have I ever done this. So it has left me with excruciating pain throughout the whole night and day! I can't grip anything much less lift anything. What would you suggest I do to prevent myself from tucking my hands in between my legs? I've tried Ibuprofen and a cooling gel for pain and it doesn't help at all. I'm at my wits end. I haven't slept in 2 months! Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Thank You for the video.
My tennis elbow came from bartendering. A couple of months in and NHS waiting list is 8 months for physiotherapy
Sorry to hear. I’ll try make some videos on excercises for tennis elbow and upload them.
Thank you😊@@DrODonovan
I always thought this was normal. It can easily start to hurt by just sweeping. Ive been having it for about 8 years now. I use to work in Agriculture. All started when we had to prep field for the vineyard posts/irrigation . had to shovel out frozen ground. Just went to the gym and it came back again. Working in. Hard Labor jobs didnt help i guess. . i will definetely look into those arm bands and tbis video helped alot of questions i had
I've had a bad case of tennis elbow for 3 months now. It's from fly fishing of course.
Not sure what to do.
I have had mine for 3 months and isn't showing any signs of easing, and as a manual worker, it's causing no end of problems, which is going to cause me to be out of a job soon.
Any extra advice is welcome.
@@billtone1 have you tried glucosamine? That really helped me.
My arm was in constant pain where I had no grip. Had trouble just holding a glass.
So I tried it on a whim before going to see a doctor because of how well it helped one of my old dogs. I bought at Costco during lunch at work and took 2 pills.
I was expecting it to take a few weeks to maybe do something, but for me 90% of the pain was gone in 15minutes after taking first dose. I was stunned. It worked better on the pain than any aspirin I had ever taken.
I still have slight discomfort which is slowly going away over 3 months.
Fortunately for me I only have to do heavy labor occasionally on weekends so I get time for healing. You obviously are at a disadvantage there.
I think I got mine from standing over the counter on my elbow for long periods of time, and a child hitting my elbow recently.
Hi, after 6 weeks of exercises the pain from tennis epicondylitis has reduced by 50%, but it still hurts a little. In your opinion, can I gradually start playing tennis again or is it better to wait until the pain has completely stopped due to the risk of throwing away everything I've done up to now? Thank you!
Thumbs up if you're over 45 lol.. man injuries are so easy to get now.
I’m only 35 and I feel the same way!!
i’m 19 and have elbow pain from the gym and now i’m buying elbow wraps 💀
I got Tennis elbow from fishing lol
Nice
Thank you
Rest for 9 months WTF
I got tennis elbow from Muay Thai, some of the worst pain I’ve felt, it feels like it’s my skin dam. Near
Why does the tennis elbow make me look Skinny why its hard to get rid of i workout
1-2 years recovery?? You gotta be kidding. I have a house to build in a few months :((
Pulling the starter cord of the lawnmower!,