Topic: Tendonitis in right arm, bummed

[Johnny5]

Office work of all things has taken its toll on my right arm and given me Golfer's elbow. I have found out that years of resting my forearm/elbow in my desk while typing has done some damage. The pain radiates from my elbow, forearm and wrist.

I know it's not permanent which is the good thing, but the bad thing is that I have to rest it as much as possible. Not hard to do in the winter, but in the summer, I dont know how much working the throttle on my bike will aggravate it. So for now, Im using a throttle rocker so I can relax my grip and ease the strain on my forearm as I cruise.

And of course, I have the PD carbs on my 750k7 which has the Incredible Hulk inspired throttle return spring on it...

[Mdub]

I threw away the return spring on my throttle years ago.

[bucky katt]

I threw away the return spring on my throttle years ago.

bad idea there. honda put it there for a reason

[kghost]

Like in case the cable fails. 

Sorry to hear bout the health issue Johnny5

[stresssolutions]

What are you doing for treatment, other than rest?

[bwaller]

I have a good strap that incorporates a raised "puck" that puts a little pressure on the tendons and really helps.

If you don't have one already, I'd suggest it.

[333]

I remember when it was called tennis elbow.

[tramp]

33yrs old and tendonitis
can't wait till your 50
get repaired fast

[Caaveman82]

33yrs old and tendonitis
can't wait till your 50
get repaired fast

I got tendonitis at age 20 in boot camp in my right wrist. That sucked.

[Johnny5]

Hey guys, thanks.

Actually tennis elbow is referred to tendinitis to the outside elbow tendons. Golfers is on the inside, which my arm rests on the desk when I work and the repetitive nature of the keyboard and mouse. I've moved my station around and it's helping. Im also using warm packs and some stretching. It's improved a lot in a week, but has a way to go. But recognizing what to do differently at my work station has made the best improvement.

[lowmileage]

I was lucky enough that mine went away.  Got a courtezone (sp) shot to start the recovery but it took months & months.  It was so bad I couldn't lift just about anything with my hand.  Guess I was just lucky.  Good luck to ya.

[Johnny5]

Yeah, Im doing a lot better now. Almost zero discomfort. It was all due to resting my elbows/forearms on the desk while I typed. The physical therapist gave me stretches and I would say it's going well and should heal up totally in a few weeks. My grip is getting stronger each day too. I didnt have the tendinitis so bad that I had extreme pain, just a lot of discomfort so luckily no shots were needed.

[lowmileage]

There is a wrist support that was given to me.  Strange I thought since my pain was in the elbow but the Dr. told me the pain stemmed actually from the junction of the hand/wrist when it flexed.  I wore that when the pain was real bad.  He did give me exercises but, not too smart, I only did them for a short time.  I should probably do them now as a matter of course even though the pain has been gone over a year.

[Johnny5]

Yeah, I've been wrapping my elbow and using the wrist splint just so I cant over use my arm. Stretch everyday!

[Tim.]

I've got this in both arms.  Hurts to lift a cup of coffee with my left, and really hurts to straighten it out after it's been bent for a while.

Doesn't hurt when I ride though   I'll rest them this winter.

[lowmileage]

I've got this in both arms.  Hurts to lift a cup of coffee with my left, and really hurts to straighten it out after it's been bent for a while.


Doesn't hurt when I ride though  I'll rest them this winter.

Yup, it's a real *itch.