My tennis elbow pain is 100% gone. Here’s how I did it.
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Did you know you can get rid of it yourself? I didn't until I talked to a friend who did. In this video, I play a bit of guitar and discuss what worked for me. Enjoy!
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Fantastic PSA here. Indeed, it sucks when the body fails ya. And really, most of the time it’s the other way around; you’re failing your body and so it goes to shit. But an injury or a disease can also be a gift, a teacher, that forces you to take care of yourself. And middle age is a mine field of these gifts…. Stay strong. And great chord progression!
I’ve been following since the beginning. First saw your interview with Zac on truetone. Love the videos of you doing sessions I think I’ve really only seen Tim Pierce do that in the beginning too. Very interesting content keep it up .
Ive been treating my tennis elbow for the last 2 months with a hand therapist.
The 2 very first exercises she gave me were the ones you mentioned. However I can share her variation of the 2nd one you demonstrated.
For the 1st one, I started with a towel instead. You’re still able to twist a towel (folded short) and can get similar result. After a few weeks on the towel then my therapist upgraded me to the same one you bought off amazon.
For the dumbbell exercise the only movement that helps (according to my therapist) is the downward movement, going down really slowly. That means you use your other hand to lift the hand with the dumbbell up and then slowly make the movement downward.
Going up with the dumbbell will only add unnecessary stress to your muscles and tendon.
It’s been extremely helpful for me and I also have sessions with needles and lots of massage.
Bonus: freeze a 200ml Coca Cola bottle with water and roll over the tendon for a good 5-10min after playing. Tendon loves ice.
Consistency with the exercises is key!! I do them daily and can feel a regression when I miss a few days.
👍🏻 thanks bro i will give it a go, i got it bad, from a pinched nerve in my neck , haven’t been able to play properly in ages 😔
A solo record of wildly indulgent instrumental music sounds like an awesome idea ❤
I so appreciate your follow-up on this issue. I commented on your recent video about having this issue for over 2 years now. It gets so bad that it interrupts my sleep. I’m definitely going to do this. It seems so odd to get physical therapy tips from a guitar channel, but I’m just thankful that you bring up more real life issues that affect guitarists. This is quickly becoming my favorite guitar YT channel. (Even more than Tim Pierce, Pete Thorn and more). I still crave more overdub sessions you share with us. It’s so great to watch a pro work through a song, then explain your phrasing choices.
You’re a godsend, Justin. Thank you! 🙏 Cheers from Texas.
"Wildly self indulgent instrumental material .. "
Savage. 🤣
I just started getting this pain and I could not figure it out. Thought I was sleeping wrong but I thought it could be guitar playing too. Gonna try these right away. Thanks
This is perfect timing. I recently developed tennis elbow in my fingering arm after not playing for a long time and it’s very painful. I will give this a try! Thank you!!🎸
I really struggled with this a few years ago. I'm a bartender and server and was quite unsure if my job or guitar was causing this. I was playing a lot if a effort to improve. I consulted my doc and he told me if it was effecting me to where I couldn't play or work, he would give me a cortisone shot for temporary relief. However, he advised me to wear a tennis elbow brace for a period first. I wasn't sure but over time(quite a bit), it went away and I have no problem with it today.
Wish I sounded that good goofing around.
I had crappy tennis elbow for about 6 months and then it finally resolved itself, it's a bitch. If I'd known about those cool twist bars I'd have tried that for sure.
I did try the electric stimulation thing and it did absolutely nothing. Glad you're back to normal again.
Damn that loop was sick. Those tones were just perfect.
Wow! Justin, thank you so much! I’ve played guitar for 38 years and have tattooed for 26. Dealing with this pain now and very excited in hopes this works for me. I’ve gotten rid of carpal tunnel by aggressive arm massaging, but the massaging hasn’t helped the newer elbow pain. Been a fan of the channel and this is a blessing to see!
I feel this is a rite of passage for ageing working guitarists haha! well done on overcoming it. I had to add some nerve flossing exercises for ulnar nerve...another common guitar playing related issue. I still do them occasionally. I feel there has to be a balance amongst all parts of the structure arm , shoulder, elbow, wrist, back muscles. I understand if the elbow takes the strain because, let's say, the shoulder is weaker you get injuries in that area and have to get a balance of strength in all areas of the arm...
Thanks you for this video and the previous video you did on this. Right about the same time the 1st video came out I had been noticing the exact same pain in my left hand (right handed guitar player) and wasn’t sure that was what i was experiencing until this video. I tried the exercise without any equipment and immediately felt the pain, but after several reps it started to feel like it was helping. Going to order some of those. Thanks again. Super helpful
Hey man, I'm gonna give this a shot before I say yes to surgery on my elbow and wrist (to release the nerve compression), which a specialist recommended for me this weekt. I have a weakness in my left hand which gives me about 30% of the strength I've got in my right. I've also been feeling like I had a little bit of tennis elbow. I'll give these a shot for a few weeks and see if I see any improvement. Cheers bud.
Great stuff Justin! Strength, balance and flexibility keeps us playing fast and freely. Cheers!!
I ordered these things right away. Will keep you updated if I can make the same progress. Been bothering me for about a year and its time to fix it. Thanks for the info-share!
Thanks, Justin! Great timing for me as well. I overdid guitar practice and my elbow has been killing me for weeks. I just ordered some exercise bars. Love your channel.
Dude, that opening jam was great! Wish you'd do more of that. I prefer that rather than hear you play over songs where you're limited to what fits or is appropriate.
Dang it Justin - I know the physical therapy stuff was the whole point of the video but - the playing at the intro - it is so Steely Dan! Awesome, watched it three times before the rest!
Did I hear you correctly in one of your videos that you went to KSU? I live in Salina. Small world. Your videos rock btw. Thanks for everything you do! Also I give tennis lessons for a living. Im currently struggling the battle of tennis elbow as we speak. People underestimate how bad it can get. Its miserable.
Thank you for the tip.
Im 65, and i really need to start thinking about doing some of these.
The other day, i played for a few hours, and i had pain in my back and shoulders.
Never had that problem before until 3 years ago.
Im blessed to not have hand finger and arm issues unless i try doing doing a shuffle with that crazy little finger stretch over 3 frets. Not that hurts.. lol
That intro jam!!! Looking forward to hear your songs. Great video Justin. Thank you.
Thanks for the videos they're great! Also I always think your shirt says Overdue sessions :)
I get the greatest high out of playing in support of a beautiful voice. I've composed some guitar instrumentals, where I play the rhythm, bass, and solo over a drum track . . . it's great, but still not as great as the playing with a tight band and an awesome singer. Just my personal predilection. 🎸 And . . . I have thrown my back out from my poor posture in the guitar chair. So bring on the recommendations for better guitar fitness! I did make an effort to play standing more often at home. And working out.
This is helpful for me because I'm getting a little tennis elbow in my left elbow I think related to guitar playing. I'm a righty.
Vertical mouse cured mine. Also eating low inflammation diet (carnivore). Deadlifts really helped my back. Walk 5-10k steps. Keto worked wonders. I’m buying those rods though .. thanks
Some stretch routines and hand, joint, back, etc health tips would be great!
Shoveling snow 3 years ago I felt a pop in my left elbow, that led to pain shooting down my forearm to my wrist. It finally has subsided but I’m super cautious how I do things. I appreciate any advice when it comes to this, many thanks bro
Carnivore also gets rid of inflammation- all those aches and pains gone (until you eat significant carbs again). Oxylates and lectins in plants/legumes also promote aches and pains. Once you try 30 days of beef butter bacon and eggs you won’t deny it. It’ll get rid of that breathlessness too. And any weight you want to lose.
Be sure your arms/hands are relaxed while sleeping. Not under any tension/pushing down.
Nashville Country Fusion/Prog Rock albums are at a all time shortage. I am gonna work on the exercises.
I have been in pain for over a month. This is perfect 💪
Very good I think you will help a lot of people with this.
Thanks!!! This is a taboo subject for players and there is too few info about this from actual players. And to have someone of your quality share about this is very meaningful and encouraging. Looking forward to your upcoming content about fitness for guitarists. I just turned fifty and after playing 2hours gigs with the 3hours of driving it takes a toll on the body and I sure wonder how studio guys in your league pull-it off day after day. There has to be a way to approach it. It's not talked about much...Thanks again 👍
Thanks for sharing this 👍 really appreciate you creating content!!
I have It in both arms, mostly from a side Job not related to music. I find classical guitar irritates it most ,so playing it less atm I.M.S treatments I heard help. Thanks for the exercises 👍
100% gonna try this, amazon order for the twist bars is out....;)
YES - record your stuff.....
Important information - thanks for sharing this!
Please more videos like this!! Extremely helpful and useful. Thanks so much!
I'm 65 years old & did have tennis elbow , what i still do to this day when I have a shower I use a flanel & ring it out hard as you can one way then the other.
I'd love to hear your original stuff!
A video on that rubbe bridge would be sick!
Voodoo floss works great too! Plenty videos on YT. Strengthening the muscles great solution to preventing future issues. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for this! Had elbow pain since earlier in the year from a heavy round of practice... cheers!
Got the twist bars in the mail today. Feels right! I would be interested in other exercise videos. Played a gig over the weekend and was feeling it in my back the next day... a lot.
❤Thank you for sharing these! Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. I've been using Liquid Marine Collagen. Bracing the elbow at night helps a lot as it prevents stressing & stretching the nerves and tendons. Also use Wrist braces.
Try keto or carnivore. The inflammation goes away and allows your body to heal. Prefer carnivore since plants have oxylates that promote aches, depression and low energy for me. Nuts aren’t healthy despite what the establishment nonsense says. They really are malpracticing daily.
I think it’s important to highlight the importance of general core strengthening here. Developing small sensitive muscles without working on your core is probably not a good idea.
You FINALLY traded in your Slazenger on a Stratocaster??!! 🙂
I know that feeling. I had it from golf and then it hurts just to play guitar. Annoying. Fortunately I haven't had it in a while. More tracks coming!
Great video. How many times per week should we do these exercises?
I did them every day until the issue was gone. Despite the exercises themselves being very uncomfortable, I didn’t feel that I needed any extra days for my forearm muscles to recover.
I actually gave myself tennis elbow trying to work on Uncle Larry’s alternate picking technique. My fault, not his. Holding the pick too tight.
Woah! Brutal. Get some of those twist bars
He quit playing tennis
Was you a baseball player?
Nope
Get a song writer to work with you on a record. Be the elton and find your bernie
Tbh, get back to the overdub sessions. Don’t care much about tennis elbow.