[Jewelry making - Article 00100] - Re: [Orchid] Tennis elbow advice

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todd -

>     any advice for a very active jewelry maker in the field for over 20
>     years that is experiencing some tennis elbow problems 

    well, i developed tennis elbow in a strange venue - the tennis court
    - rather than at the bench. the orthopedic specialist, showing his
    appreciation for my billing having put at least one of his children
    through college (ivy league, of course) recommended one of those
    adjustable bands that goes on the elbow (with me so far?) it keeps
    the elbow from turning incorrectly and twisting the tendons the
    wrong way - which is what the tendonitis/tennis elbow pain is telling
    you. until you find which is the wrong way, any exercise could
    exacerbate the situation for a joint that is complaining about too
    much use. you have to determine where the little thingie on the band
    goes on your elbow since every elbow is a custom job. but! before the
    band goes on you have to let the elbow rest until it doesn't twinge
    when it's turned or you'll be squeezing the sore tendons and muscles
    together and creating more pain! another suggestion is a thick wrist
    rest gel-type pad at the front of your work surface which will let
    you rest your arms and take strain off of elbows. you could try the
    rest and the band from the drugstore as a solution before you decide
    to pay college tuition for some doctor's kid. 

good luck - 
ive
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