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 – Percussionists, golfers and anglers, too! 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.' It's often commonly referred to as Mommy Thumb, Mother's Wrist, Te...

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) – And 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 – and what do the resul...

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...

One of the worst things about Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow is that it can sometimes hurt so much at night that it keeps you from sleeping. If you're among the UNfortunates who struggle with this dilemma, you end up facing the “double jeopardy curse”... Of not only suffering with the searing pain of Tennis or Golfer's Elbow during the day while trying to work or enjoy a game of tennis or golf… B...

For all you injured and hurting musicians – Especially pianists / keyboard players. 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 related to playing the piano. Andrew joins me to share his story, ponder the di...

As a piano or keyboard player is there anything worse than being injured and in pain - Especially if you're a professional 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 - (th...

Should you wear a brace to treat your Tennis Elbow? Although it may be recommended by your Doctor, there are several key reasons why a support, brace or splint may NOT be a sensible treatment for Tennis Elbow after all. (Unless pain relief in the short term is a higher priority for you than healing and recovery in the long term.) Yes, like so much of the "common wisdom" around Tennis and Golfer's...

Should you use ice therapy to treat your Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow like your Doctor, Trainer, Physical, Therapist (and your friends) tell you to? Actually, no! – "But what about the inflammation?… All the medical websites and authorities say I should ice my elbow to reduce inflammation, because it's Tendonitis! Could they all be wrong?" Hint: Inflammation isn't the problem. It's not actually...

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 these injuries – As in the wrong way to treat them – (Which almost everyone unfor...

Whether you developed your injury swimming and have what's often called Swimmer's Elbow OR you developed your Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow injury some other way – but also love to swim… There are probably two or three big questions on your mind: 1. Is swimming good or bad for Tennis Elbow? (or Golfer's Elbow?) – Does it cause or aggravate it? 2. Could swimming possibly be a helpful rehab exercis...

Could Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy be an effective, new Tennis Elbow treatment - A breakthrough, even? - Or is it actually an expensive, unproven fad, driven by rock star-athlete publicity and questionable medical studies?

Are you in pain because of your desktop or laptop computer? If your neck, shoulder, wrist or elbow is killing you, don't just pop another handful of pills!... 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 Big 3 adjustments that have benefited me tremendously over the years w...

What's the first thing they tell you to do when you have Tennis Elbow? "Reduce" the inflammation, right? Wrong! Here's why you can forget all about fighting inflammation! - Why it's the biggest myth about Tennis Elbow and you don't have to worry about it. Why you don’t have to put up with the stomach-churning pills, the constant icing and the damaging Cortisone shots… Why the inflammation-fighting...

Can you get Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow from playing your guitar? (Or any other stringed instrument?) Hi, this is Allen Willette with the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast, and the answer, unfortunately, is YES! And whether you call it Guitar Elbow, Guitar Tendonitis – OR Guitar Tennis Elbow, I want to help you get off on the right track, understanding and treating your guitar-related pain – or outright...

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 – whether it's Golfer's or Tennis Elbow (more...

What do you do when your Golfer's or Tennis Elbow is screaming bloody murder and you desperately need some relief? Do you buy some over-the-counter cream, spray or lotion – or perhaps get a prescription for some more powerful anti-inflammatory gel medication? You may get some temporary relief from your symptoms with little or no downside – (certainly less risk of side effects than with oral medica...

Should you consider a treatment called Dry Needling – If you have a stubborn case of Tennis or Golfer's Elbow? Allen Willette tackles this topic in this episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast. So, what the heck IS Dry Needling? It doesn't sound like something you'd want to rush right out and sign up for, under normal circumstances! – Does it? Of course, when you have a really tough case of...

In the treatment of Tennis Elbow, the Cortisone shot is the go-to quick fix, often instantly erasing pain, almost like magic. Research reveals, however, that the powerful but often fleeting benefits of Cortisone can come at a very high price in the form of long-term and sometimes very serious consequences to your tendons. Do Corticosteroid injections offer any tangible, lasting benefits to the hea...

Is Acupuncture an effective treatment when it comes to encouraging the healing process of Tennis Elbow – Or is it simply a good, safe, non-toxic way to temporarily relieve some of the pain and other symptoms? Allen Willette tackles this somewhat difficult question in this episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast. There does seem to be evidence that Acupuncture can reduce the pain of Tennis an...

Who are the true experts and authorities when it comes to treating Golfer's and Tennis Elbow? Would they be general practitioner Doctors? Orthopedic Surgeons? Physical Therapists, perhaps? (Or could they be the practitioners who exclusively work on muscles and tendons by hand?) This is Allen Willette with another episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast. And, upon first impression, I realize...

Are there any supplements, 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 personally. Many people certainly want to avoid toxic anti-inflammatory pills, and th...

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. Quoting the episode: "I truly believe Advanced Massage Therapy Techniques are the 'Missing Link' when it comes to treating the true, unde...

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.) And what if you've already been through a series of visits and it didn't help you –...