'Golfers' Elbow

[yookfarb]

In the past week, I've been dealing with a lot of soreness alongside the inner part of my elbow and it actually runs up the entire bicep. I've dealt with this kind of thing years ago when I was in highschool but the pain/tenderness ran down through the forearm instead of the bicep.

Right now, I just woke up and my bicep feels swollen and pumped like I just had a workout at the gym even though I haven't even had any food/water yet.

During sparring/practice, it is actually not all that noticeable and I can push through it for a few hours, but yesterday the elbow/bicep just felt really tender after practice and I am worried about it now.

Any advice would be appreciated

 

[M1ksondong]

Go see a doc.

 

[Cyclone Mike]

Doc won't likely do anything but tell you to RICE and maybe give you some anti-inflammatory shit.

I'm in the camp that believes you need the inflammatory response to heal, so I would say just rest it and let it heal.

 

[the can]

doesn't really sound like medial epicondylitis to me, and i have had "golfers elbow" twice. (once in each arm)

i suggest you see a professional instead of asking for advice about something you likely do not have.

 

[the can]

Doc won't likely do anything but tell you to RICE and maybe give you some anti-inflammatory shit.

I'm in the camp that believes you need the inflammatory response to heal, so I would say just rest it and let it heal.

if it were "GE" getting the inflamation down IS key. ice works well. also dealing with the scar tissue is key, and going through the proper rehab for a tendon injury.

whatever "camp" you have should not be listened to in any way.this coming from a PTA with more years of rehab experience than you likely have years of fighting experience.

 

[yookfarb]

doesn't really sound like medial epicondylitis to me, and i have had "golfers elbow" twice. (once in each arm)

i suggest you see a professional instead of asking for advice about something you likely do not have.

do you have any idea what it might be then?

 

[the can]

do you have any idea what it might be then?

i have a slight idea, it may or may not be anything i am thinking of, i am not allowed to make a diagnosis. wouldn't dare try over the internet either. i can tell you that i really get off on determining that an injury is not what the doc said it is and then sending patients back to their doc with a list of reasons why their condition is not what the doc said it is...

do you ever get pinching feelings in the front of the shoulder, or shooting electrical sensations down the arm?

 

[yookfarb]

i have a slight idea, it may or may not be anything i am thinking of, i am not allowed to make a diagnosis. wouldn't dare try over the internet either. i can tell you that i really get off on determining that an injury is not what the doc said it is and then sending patients back to their doc with a list of reasons why their condition is not what the doc said it is...

do you ever get pinching feelings in the front of the shoulder, or shooting electrical sensations down the arm?

Yes, when I was driving home yesterday my shoulders definitely had a 'pinching' sensation, especially when I was turning the wheel.

and there are a lot of sensations going through my arm but idk if I would describe them as 'electrical', it's more like a constant cramp/pump

 

[the can]

Yes, when I was driving home yesterday my shoulders definitely had a 'pinching' sensation, especially when I was turning the wheel.

and there are a lot of sensations going through my arm but idk if I would describe them as 'electrical', it's more like a constant cramp/pump

without the luxury of being able to check posture and gait, and doing a few manual muscle tests, (not to mention having you show me what your workout routine consists of) my first thought would be that you may have an imbalance with the musculature of the shoulder girdle. likely your anterior is stealing too much neural drive from your posterior. rhomboids and the inferior aspect of your trapezium could use strengthening is what i am thinking in my head.... but really, if it is holding you back, see a professional... not mouth breathing sherdoggys. it really is an advantage to have someone in front of you and able to see the dysfunction in action.

 

[the can]

also, not all rehabists are created equal... many are diddlers who lump things together. i.e. all foot pain is plantar fasciaitis. or all elbow pain is epicondylitis. etc...

 

[yookfarb]

without the luxury of being able to check posture and gait, and doing a few manual muscle tests, (not to mention having you show me what your workout routine consists of) my first thought would be that you may have an imbalance with the musculature of the shoulder girdle. likely your anterior is stealing too much neural drive from your posterior. rhomboids and the inferior aspect of your trapezium could use strengthening is what i am thinking in my head.... but really, if it is holding you back, see a professional... not mouth breathing sherdoggys. it really is an advantage to have someone in front of you and able to see the dysfunction in action.

allright thanks

I'm gonna take today off for training and then possibly seeing someone like a PT on Friday.

 

[yookfarb]

also, not all rehabists are created equal... many are diddlers who lump things together. i.e. all foot pain is plantar fasciaitis. or all elbow pain is epicondylitis. etc...

I see

I might go see the pro who works for the Redskins, but he's like 90 mins from my house.

 

[the can]

I see

I might go see the pro who works for the Redskins, but he's like 90 mins from my house.

best of luck to you brother... body pain is no good.

 

[Cyclone Mike]

whatever "camp" you have should not be listened to in any way.this coming from a PTA with more years of rehab experience than you likely have years of fighting experience.

You sound like you know what you're talking about so I'll defer. The guy did ask for opinions though, and that's my opinion. Regarding sports injuries: I haven't worked with any doctors that told me something I don't feel like I could figure out on my own. If *good* PT's could prescribe and run all the diagnostics (MRI, X ray, etc) I think it would save a lot of unnecessary time and fuck fuck games.

 

[Harukaze]

the can is the man.