While I was swimming 5 miles on Monday (first time doing this distance), my right elbow started hurting and it did again today when doing an easy 2 miles before work. With my arm outstretched, palm facing up, the pain is on the right, outside side of my elbow, which I think might be lateral epicondylitis, as opposed to medial epicondylitis. I will see the NP in the orthopedic/sports medicine office tomorrow. He's the same guy who misdiagnosed my foot injury for months, which eventually required major surgery that put an end to my long-distance running so I will also follow up with a sports medicine specialist, but may not be able to see him until June 23rd.
In the meantime, any tips on the best type of catch and pull that will not put further stress on this part of my elbow?
Saw the sports medicine guy. Tennis & golfer's elbow (lateral and some medial epicondylitis). No swimming or weightlifting for at least 10 days, doing special wrist stretching exercises, and wearing an elbow strap. Biking OK. If pain gone after 10 days, I can go back in the pool. Perhaps I should abandon the bent elbow catch and pull (EVF). I'm sad to not be able to swim, but as long as I am smart about this, I should be able to avoid this becoming chronic, at least that is my hope. I can't run or walk long distances because of major foot surgery a few years ago, but I am planning on biking to and from work, 12 miles each way and can do some core and leg work-outs.
Saw the sports medicine guy. Tennis & golfer's elbow (lateral and some medial epicondylitis). No swimming or weightlifting for at least 10 days, doing special wrist stretching exercises, and wearing an elbow strap. Biking OK. If pain gone after 10 days, I can go back in the pool. Perhaps I should abandon the bent elbow catch and pull (EVF). I'm sad to not be able to swim, but as long as I am smart about this, I should be able to avoid this becoming chronic, at least that is my hope. I can't run or walk long distances because of major foot surgery a few years ago, but I am planning on biking to and from work, 12 miles each way and can do some core and leg work-outs.
