Tendinitis

[shogun]

Just saw Dee's thread.... Do any of you have experience with tendinitis..

I have had it for almost a year and a half now, it was caused by a combonation of things ( excessive practicing, weight lifting, sparring )... i have found the best help for it is massage therapy.. it helps a lot.. the physio therapist i went to tried to focus on my joints WHICH IS NOT FIGHTING THE CAUSE OF TENDINITIS.. i stretch everyday ALOT.. especially b4 and after i play.. i also have started weight training again, only instead of doing power lifting, i am doing general muscle excercise for my bicep/ wrist, and triceps.. i wish i would have taken MR PETRUCCI serious when he told me to stretch b4 i practice. ..

does anyone else have it or have some advice.

[Dee]

Chop your hands off. Problem sorted.

[Jaden]

rest and ice, or constant anti inflammatories....
ive had it for years playing rugby and building work aint good for yer elbows/hands.....

[Myst and rain]

Here are some related threads. Perhaps there is some information there that's helpful.

http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54030

http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51894

Alwin

[Inzane]

Originally Posted by shogun

i have found the best help for it is massage therapy.. it helps a lot..

You're on the right track here. I have had mild issues with tendinitis and carpel tunnel syndrome myself, mostly due to my day job which has me strapped to a desk & computer 8-9 hours a day.

Massage Therapy does help, and specifically the application of a technique called "Active Release". Ask around for a massage therapist that can do that. Its kinda painful, but it definitely helps.

[LonePhantom]

Hell yeah, active release is nasty stuff, but one of the fastest ways to relieve the pain.