OK so I have been dealing with some pretty bad pain that has been steadily increasing just above my elbow and at the beginning of my bicep. I have gone to two orthopedics one stated I had a SLAP Lesion and instructed physical therapt 1 - 2 times per week. The PT is basically biofreeze, Ice and ultrasound on my shoulder as they believe it is a SLAP lesion.

The PT has not improved the pain. Went to seek a second opinion, this doctor simply states its tendonitis and to lay off heavy weights.

I still have not gotten an MRI, one doctor states that it is my coverage (GHI) who will not approve same. I have made the decision to stop direct Bicep work all together as it is to painful. Ive stopped weighted dips, and fear that this issue will never been alleviated.

My question to all is how they have dealt with tennis elbow, golfers elbow. elbow tendonitus or whatever you want to call it. Also your experiences with your specialist and what he or she gave you (if anything) to alleviate the pain.

Thanks.

MXL

check out some Curcumin 500 (sold here), and also some fish oil(pretty essential shit). Also you probably will need time off from heavy weights, thats what it takes to heal most injuries

For me, the prescription that worked was:

Eat regularly- chipotle peppers, cucumbers.

Take regularly- magnesium/potassium supplements, vitamin C, bromelain

Apply regularly (to the tendons and related muscles)- magnesium topical lotion

Avoid regularly- those exercises that specifically hurt

Hi there matty

i had been suffering from tennis elbow for 6 months had 3 quaterzone shots ,nothing worked

i then went to see a doctor who is a leader in the field his treatment has worked to perfection

we started off with 2 things first anatropinin injections which is they take blood from your opposite arm and inject it directly into the tendon , as the tendon does not get much blood its difficult for it to heal , i have 1 injection every 2 weeks and this goes for 3 months ,

part 2 is using a cream called rectogesic yes its a hemaroid cream but when applied to the elbow the ingridients cause a nitrogen flow in the tendon attracting blood flow

part 3 is taking shark cartlidge 3 times a day

the best thing about this treatment is you can keep training

its worked wonders for me

I have had tendon pain around the inside of my elbows REPEATEDLY over the last several years. For me, the only cure was rest, but now when it acts up I can just alter my exercises a bit, change some rep ranges, and the pain will subside in a week or so. The key is that I'm catching it before it gets bad.

Now I train a little wiser and I have less issues. I've learned which exercises aggravate it, and I either avoid them, or do less weight, or less often.

Weighted dips would cause me issues, hammer curls, cheat curls, heavy pressing...

I've found a better pressing groove that causes less problems (slightly narrower), I don't overdo the dips, and I train biceps with good form only.

Actually, I think I posted this same question about 2 years ago. I share your pain buddy. I think you'll find a lot of guys around here have similar issues.

Good luck.

To all those who have elbow ligament/tendon pain, I ask "do you sleep with your elbows uncovered?"

If the answer is yes, then the solution may be as simple as ensuring your elbows are covered (and hence warm) up whilst you sleep. A cold region of the anatomy has reduced blood supply. This slows down healing rate, meaning that you simply accrue mocro-trauma to the tissues used in the gym, rather than actually healing.

Secondly, a cold muscle is tight, and exerts a small, but constant (chronic) pull on its tendons. This irritates the tendons and further reduces their healing ability. The combination of constant irritation and reduced blood flow, may result in calcific changes in the normally elastic tendon.

So cover your elbows (both of them) with an elastic tubigrip-style bandage, or sleep in a longsleeve top. Initiate the heling process by improving blood flow to the area, with a hot water bottle, for at least 10 minutes before bed.

I have adopted this strategy myself, to great effect. I can now train arms twice per week, with no issues (other than standard muscular DOMS, etc) in my biceps and triceps insertions or my forearm flexors or extensors.

It took about 4-5 weeks of sleeping with my elbows covered, before I realised one day that "holy s*it my arms and elbows feel so much better". It is an insideous process, tendonitis, so don't expect overnight improvement.

Hope this helps you as it has helped me ;)

BBB

Thanks all for the info, Im gonna try it ALL and hopefully it will help, once again I appreciate it!

MXL