Here are 5 simple exercises you can use to help stop elbow pain for life:
First what is elbow tendinopathy?
Both tennis elbow (lateral/outside) and golfer’s elbow (medial/inside) are elbow tendinopathy.
Caused by inflammation, irritation, or degeneration of the tendons around the elbow due to repetitive stress or overuse.
The good news?
These 5 simple exercises can help reduce the pain:
1. Wrist Extensor/Flexor Stretch
How:
⚬ Extend your affected arm straight out, palm facing down
⚬ Use your other hand to gently pull your fingers toward your body until you feel a stretch on the top of your forearm.
Reps/Duration: Hold for 15-30 seconds, 3 times, 2-3 times daily.
Tip: Keep your elbow straight and avoid forcing the stretch.
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Here are the 4 Simple Exercises I used to get my back strong and pain free:
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1. Cobra Stretch:
• Lie face down with hands under your shoulders.
• Gently push your torso up, keeping your hips glued to the floor.
• Breathe out as you reach the top and hold for 2–3 seconds.
The Benefit: This extension helps to decompress the spine.
2. Thoracic Rotations:
• Start on all fours (quadruped position).
• Place one arm out a 90 degree to your body
• Streth the other across your body
• Follow the movement with your eyes, then return to center.
The Benefit: Improving upper-back mobility reduces the excessive rotational stress placed on the lower back.