Tennis Elbow Classroom

Mothers and fathers get this thumb injury from picking up their babies... Gamers from their controllers... Cell phone users from too much texting – And let's not forget percussionists, golfers and anglers! You might think it's just a SIMPLE case of Tendonitis but it's actually a slightly more complicated tendon syndrome known as a 'Tenosynovitis.' In the case of DeQuervain's, one that involves two...

Is there a link between certain antibiotics (and other drugs) and tendon disorders like Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow, Rotator Cuff injuries (and other tendon issues) – Or even tendon ruptures? Yes, there's a class of antibiotics called 'Fluoroquinolones' that have been know for decades to cause various forms of tendon damage – (Cipro being the most well-known and commonly prescribed.) "As of July...

If you have Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow and you find out you have a tear in your tendon – Is it possible to recover without surgery? And are there any less-invasive alternatives to full, open surgery if, in fact, you do need some medical intervention? In this podcast episode, Allen Willette, from Tennis Elbow Classroom answers these and other questions related to tendons tears – Specifically re...

When should you consider getting an MRI if you have a Golfer's or Tennis Elbow injury? Allen Willette from Tennis Elbow Classroom answers this question in this podcast episode. Which also covers several key, related questions including: Do I need an MRI to diagnose my Tennis or Golfer's Elbow? When is the right time to get an MRI scan – If at all!? What will the MRI tell me... what do the results...

Why is it that casting, reeling and other fishing motions can sometimes end up causing a lot of inner or outer elbow pain – and sometimes even debilitating tendon injuries? In this episode Allen Willette, of Tennis Elbow Classroom, explains the underlying causes as well as how to treat these frustrating fishing-related elbow injuries. Including how to avoid the common mistakes that can impede your...

Why Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow are so painful at night, and what you can do to help yourself sleep. One of the worst things about Tennis and Golfer's Elbow is that it can sometimes hurt so much at night that it keeps you from sleeping. But even if your sleep isn't disrupted by pain, you may still be wondering why your elbow hurts so much first thing in the morning. In this podcast episode, Al...

Do You Have Inner or Outer Elbow Pain from Mountain Biking, Cycling or Motocross? Allen Willette discusses Biker's Elbow pain in this episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast. Whether you're a road cyclist, mountain biker, or motocross rider, this covers how biking can cause elbow and forearm pain – and injuries like Tennis and Golfer's Elbow… Including the perils and pitfalls in dealing with...

For all you injured and hurting musicians – Especially pianists / keyboard players. https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/rsi/pianist-andrew-furmanczyk-interview/ In this episode I interview my first guest, Pianist Andrew Furmanczyk, a piano and music educator, who's been teaching piano 15+ years both online and off. He's also been on an incredible 14-year journey battling a Golfer's Elbow injury relat...

As a piano or keyboard player is there anything worse than being injured – Especially if you're a pro musician? Painful injuries, like Tendinitis, DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Even Golfer's and Tennis Elbow are the curse of so many pianists (and other musicians.) So, whether you're just starting to notice symptoms, like stiffness, tension and pain – (that may still resolve...

Does Swimming Help Or HURT Tennis Elbow? Let's talk about swimmer's, Golfer's and Tennis Elbow. Hi this is Allen Willette with the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast. Whether you developed an injury swimming and think of it as "Swimmer's Elbow"… OR you developed a Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow injury some other way – but happen to love to swim… I'm guessing there are probably two or three key questio...

Do Lotions, Creams And Sprays Help Your Tennis Elbow Heal? Lotions, sprays and medicated gels are often used to relieve the pain of Tennis and Golfer's Elbow... But can these topical remedies actually help your injured tendons heal – or are they more likely to just rub you the wrong way? This is Allen Willette with another episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast… And I certainly get it that...

  Are You In Pain Because Of Your Computer? If your neck, shoulder, wrist or elbow is killing you, don't just pop another handful of pills or slap on some ice!… Here are three key tips on what to do about it – Especially if you have Computer Wrist or Mouse Elbow! This covers the three biggest ergonomic factors, as I see them – The 3 big "hacks" that have benefited me tremendously over the years wi...

Can you develop Tennis or Golfer's Elbow from playing your guitar? (Or any other stringed instrument, for that matter?) Unfortunately, yes, all too easily... And whether you call it Guitar Elbow, "Guitar Tendonitis" or Guitar Tennis Elbow, this podcast episode is all about helping you get off on the right track, understanding and treating your Guitar-related pain or injury the right way. Regardles...

    If you play Pickleball and are starting to experience pain in your elbow area, look out! You may be coming down with a case of "Pickleball Elbow!" Hi, this is Allen Willette with the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast, and I want to help you get off on the right track, understanding and treating your Pickleball injury whether it's your inner or outer elbow that's hurting – and whether it's  Tennis...

Dry Needling is a treatment for Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow and other conditions that involves repeatedly sticking a needle into tissues (usually muscles or tendons) which are not healing properly in the hopes of stimulating a healing response. Or for the purpose of "deactivating" highly-irritable, pain-causing spots in muscles, known as a 'Trigger Points.' The needle in question can be either a...

Are you looking for which exercises to do when you have Tennis Elbow – And which exercises are best? You're in the right place – But let me ask you this, first: Are you sure it's the right time to begin those exercises? Because, I have to tell you, there IS a right time and a wrong time to begin your Tennis Elbow rehab exercises! And I'd to help you avoid the common mistake of starting them at the...

Is Acupuncture an effective treatment when it comes to encouraging the healing process of Tennis Elbow?... Or is it simply a way to temporarily relieve some of the pain and other symptoms of Tennis and Golfer's Elbow? Allen Willette tackles this question in this episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast. There does seem to be evidence that Acupuncture can reduce the pain of Tennis Elbow... Acu...

Who are the true experts and authorities when it comes to the treatment of Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow? Would they be general practice Doctors? Orthopedic Surgeons? Physical Therapists, perhaps? Or could they be the practitioners who exclusively work on muscles and tendons by hand: Massage Therapists and other Bodyworkders? Allen Willette examines this question in this episode of the Tennis El...

Are there any supplements, including vitamins or herbal remedies for Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow that will help relieve your pain and support your healing process or are they a complete waste of time and money? It's a question I'm often asked by my members in the forum – and in my practice treating Tennis Elbow sufferers directly. Many people want to avoid toxic anti-inflammatory pills – for ve...

Discover why advanced Massage Therapy techniques are the best way to treat your own Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow injury. Learn about the most powerful self-massage methods to use from a professional Neuromuscular Therapist, who treats these injuries every day. Here's a quote from the episode: I truly believe Advanced Massage Therapy Techniques are the "Missing Link" when it comes to treating the...

If you have Tennis Elbow and go to see your Doctor for diagnosis and treatment, it's very likely that you'll be given a prescription for Physical Therapy treatments. But, the question is: How likely are those treatment to help you fully recover? (Or to at least to put you well on your way to healing and recovery in a reasonable period of time.) And what if you've already been through a series of v...

Warning Signs Of Tennis And Golfer's Elbow It's that time of year again when many people get back out on the tennis courts and golf courses and start swinging, volleying, chipping and driving! Many call it spring – but I call it Tennis Elbow Season! Sure, you can develop Tennis or Golfer's Elbow at any time – Regardless of whether you play tennis or golf or not. But there IS a certain time of year...

When you have an extremely stubborn, chronic case of Medial or Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golfer's Elbow injury)... And you've been struggling with for it months - possibly even years! When should you realistically start to consider surgery as an option? How do you know if you're a good candidate for a surgical procedure or not? When is it time to abandon more conservative measures? (Not an...

In the previous episode 'Epicenter At The Epicondyle' we talked about the nature of Golfer's and Tennis Elbow injuries… Including how the injury is almost always a gradual, chronic one – Not sudden and acute… And how the problem is one of Degeneration – Not inflammation. How it's really Tendinosis not Tendonitis. And THAT calls for a completely different treatment approach! So, now we're going to...

In this episode we get to the heart of the matter: The nature of the injury to the tendons. I call it the "Epicenter" because it's the center of the Tennis Elbow Or Golfer's Elbow injury and pain, and the area with the worst damage – Much like an earthquake. Get The Tennis Elbow 101 Video Course This podcast episode is part of a mini series, which is taken from my video course, Tennis Elbow 101. T...