I have finally come to the conclusion (after 15 months) that perhaps I should actually stay out of the water for a while to allow my poor elbows to heal. I have had "golfers elbow" ever since Nov 4, 2009, when I very stupidly tried to race a highschooler during a sculling set. Not a day goes by that I am not in pain, despite two cortisone shots in each elbow (man, those hurt!) lots of stretching, and countless number of celebrex pills down the throat. I've tried Icy Hot, Bio Freeze, Accupuncture, etc. So for the question: if I take 3-4 weeks off to heal (assuming I actually do heal) and only do kicking during that time, how long do you think it will take me to be back to "normal" (or where I am now) again? Today, despite pain, I went 4200 LCM in about 75-80 minutes (check my flog if you want the workout) and I sincerely intend to compete at the LC nationals in August.
Wow, Audrey - thanks bunches!! I will look into these sites immediately! After having taken almost a complete week off, and not seeing any improvement in pain, and not relishing the idea of surgery for my "golfers" elbow (who has time for golf?) I am game for anything that might help! :) I found a site that I've been using YouTube - Epicondylitis Tennis Elbow Pain / Tennis Elbow Treatment & Exercises
and now-a-days I've also been putting kinesio tape on my arm - I have modified the taping somewhat to suit my own pain. You can get kinesio tape at Sports Authority, or wherever your sporting goods are sold. Good luck to you also!
Wow, Audrey - thanks bunches!! I will look into these sites immediately! After having taken almost a complete week off, and not seeing any improvement in pain, and not relishing the idea of surgery for my "golfers" elbow (who has time for golf?) I am game for anything that might help! :) I found a site that I've been using YouTube - Epicondylitis Tennis Elbow Pain / Tennis Elbow Treatment & Exercises
and now-a-days I've also been putting kinesio tape on my arm - I have modified the taping somewhat to suit my own pain. You can get kinesio tape at Sports Authority, or wherever your sporting goods are sold. Good luck to you also!
