Elbow bursitis / joint problems

[Bdon]

I usually get many aches and pains a lot. I tough it out and man up! Lately my body is giving up! I know many here find ways to combat it. I don't take anything special for joints but it seems now I must try a joint-complex/cissus and stretch to assess. How do you guys deal with this?

[Ironbrian82]

daves product artholyze its got the perfect amount of glucosamine chondroitin and msm, and one bottle lasts 1 month and it works out cheaper than buying them seperate

[Jaxweaze]

I used to have a lot of elbow problems, and combatted it with changing grip. Certain angles and grip bother it and I just don't do those or keep it very light. Heavy with those that don't bother it! Also use straps to take pressure off as well. YMMV.. Also started glucosamine chondroitin about 6 months ago to help with shoulder / knee aches and pains; it seems to help but hard to tell definitively..

[run4td]

My biceps tendon and others in forearm have been crippling me as of late. I just switched to extremely high volume 4 sets 25-35 reps 5-6 exercises per body part. Just about 3 weeks in I am feeling much less pain and muscles have a rounder fuller look thus far. Also take a joint sup twice a day (been doing that for years) and 1200mg ibuprofen a day for last 10 days to help with inflammation and ice (when I have time)

[Mac]

You need to place a band around your forearm just below the elbow and wear it as often as you can. It is a repetitive stress injury and the constant friction of the muscles is causing the pain from inflammation.

I used an adjustable nylon with velcro about 3" wide. It fixed my problem after a couple of weeks.

[the mighty stu]

I had a lot of issues with my left elbow when I was competing. A few things that helped a bit:

-Fish Oils and Curcumin
-Glucosamine and Chondroitin
(To be honest, I know some people argue the efficacy of the above, but the expense is minimal)
-A nice sleeve for the area to keep it warm and tight during training
-Always ice after training (I would ice my elbow even after leg day!)
-A serious look at your exercise selection. Sometimes altering the sequence to get blood into an area well before you start hammering it (ie. many people will do higher rep pressdowns before close grip benching or skull crushers)

And then of course, depending on how bad things get, there are always medical options. I had to eventually get cort shots into the area 2-3x. You'll hear how it' not always the best option, but sometimes that's all you've got, and it can make a huge difference if you give yourself time enough after to let your body heal up.

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[big nut]

My biceps tendon and others in forearm have been crippling me as of late. I just switched to extremely high volume 4 sets 25-35 reps 5-6 exercises per body part. Just about 3 weeks in I am feeling much less pain and muscles have a rounder fuller look thus far. Also take a joint sup twice a day (been doing that for years) and 1200mg ibuprofen a day for last 10 days to help with inflammation and ice (when I have time)

This has worked for me as well. High reps with lighter wts, with very strict form.
Even been able to add muscle with drop sets and joints aren't as sore as they used to be

[Bdon]

Thanks IronBrian I will pick a joint-complex supplement.


Thanks Brad, I am pretty sure it's from the time of wear n' tear of pushing heavy weights wrecklessly, lack of stretching and taken care of the body I definitely like the approach of the higher repetition, volume work.


Mac, mind to show me a pic of what you are talking about? The band around your forearm below the elbow is probably for tennis elbow? I think I have golfer's elbow/elbow tendonitis it's in the medial I believe not on the side.. However do you always wear that while training?

My biceps tendon and others in forearm have been crippling me as of late. I just switched to extremely high volume 4 sets 25-35 reps 5-6 exercises per body part. Just about 3 weeks in I am feeling much less pain and muscles have a rounder fuller look thus far. Also take a joint sup twice a day (been doing that for years) and 1200mg ibuprofen a day for last 10 days to help with inflammation and ice (when I have time)

You need to place a band around your forearm just below the elbow and wear it as often as you can. It is a repetitive stress injury and the constant friction of the muscles is causing the pain from inflammation.

I used an adjustable nylon with velcro about 3" wide. It fixed my problem after a couple of weeks.