Lower bicep tendinitis

[Maj1979]

Wanted to get some advise from you guys about some treatment. This is my right arm this time and it's not torn just slight pain in the supinated or at wrist rotation. I had lower bicep tear last year on the left arm so I know the process as I've fully recovered from the surgery. Just wanted to know if any of you guys had any experiences with this type of tendinitis and how did you deal with it. I've read up on a great deal but still would like some actual experience knowledge.

 

[MindlessWork]

Wanted to get some advise from you guys about some treatment. This is my right arm this time and it's not torn just slight pain in the supinated or at wrist rotation. I had lower bicep tear last year on the left arm so I know the process as I've fully recovered from the surgery. Just wanted to know if any of you guys had any experiences with this type of tendinitis and how did you deal with it. I've read up on a great deal but still would like some actual experience knowledge.

Elbow bands work for me, as I get bad tendinitis from skullcrushers

 

[Maj1979]

Elbow bands work for me, as I get bad tendinitis from skullcrushers

I could see getting tendinitis on the outside of the elbow due to the pressure created by that lift. So this helps you? And how long did you stop lifting before your pain went away. Or did you stop?

 

[MindlessWork]

I could see getting tendinitis on the outside of the elbow due to the pressure created by that lift. So this helps you? And how long did you stop lifting before your pain went away. Or did you stop?

I stopped doing that lift for a few weeks and it went away.

 

[Maj1979]

Being on the inside it effects a lot of different lifts. I'm going to do a weeks worth of cardio then start with lite weights when it's effected

 

[System7]

Wanted to get some advise from you guys about some treatment. This is my right arm this time and it's not torn just slight pain in the supinated or at wrist rotation. I had lower bicep tear last year on the left arm so I know the process as I've fully recovered from the surgery. Just wanted to know if any of you guys had any experiences with this type of tendinitis and how did you deal with it. I've read up on a great deal but still would like some actual experience knowledge.

Modifying my workout routine to limit exercises that aggravated the injury was the only thing that worked for me. Took 4+ months to feel somewhat normal.

 

[MindlessWork]

Being on the inside it effects a lot of different lifts. I'm going to do a weeks worth of cardio then start with lite weights when it's effected

Try an elbow band as it holds the tendons in place so they don't slip.

 

[Maj1979]

Thanks guys. That's what I'll be doing. Modified workouts with elbow band

 

[MindlessWork]

Thanks guys. That's what I'll be doing. Modified workouts with elbow band

Let us know how that goes. You can get those elbow bands on Amazon or in drugstores

 

[Maj1979]

I definitely will.

 

[Maj1979]

Arms getting better. I've focused on cardio this last week and using lite weight curls while focusing on the negative part of the lift. Just doing 2 sets of 20 with no more than 20lbs (all I'm looking for was some blood to muscle) with a compression band on. That was combined with having to do some night shift work over the weekend as well. lol I can still feel that it's back to normal but definitely well on its way.

 

[Switcher]

I get it so bad at my age (very late 40s), I don't mess around anymore. I have well over 30 years of lifting behind me. Sheesh. Kill me now.

If I am going to do any pressing, I use sleeves (2 or 3 ply from Lifting Large), all other times, bands for counter pressure. I also use wrist wraps (24" Convict from Pioneer Fitness) for all back, shoulder, and arm stuff. I used to use APT for all my gear but, well, they seem to have gone out of business, so these other two sources have begun selling APT's main product lines. Pioneer also makes custom belts, FYI... Pretty cool stuff.

I would love to argue there is one answer for how to keep it away but there just is not. I actually talked to a board certified Ortho Doc that specializes in the area about it. Sadly, he told me it is the price of admission. Ouch. There are exercises that form will keep it at bay, there are others that, no matter what we do, it will be pain. Some we can work around, some we just can't. So, mitigate, mitigate, mitigate.

For heavy pressing, I use sleeves. For everything else, bands. Anything that could result in me turning my wrist results in me using wrist wraps. If I stick to this, I walk away pain free. If I screw up and flare up, I switch exercises to anything that doesn't hurt... sad, sad.

 

[MindlessWork]

Getting old sucks sad to say but I still go to the gym to get swole for my age. The Ace compression band I bought worked well for me however.

 

[Maj1979]

I'm back! Been working crazy shifts and really focusing on my arm. It's feeling much better and now I'm back to my normal workout schedule. Awesomeness! It's not 100% but much much better!

 

[Iron born]

I've got an issue that has to be tendinitis but not sure if it's from the triceps or forearm. It's right at the outside point of the left elbow & I can't shake it. Also having a muscular issue with the same forearm. I think it's the Extensor carpi ulnaris that's giving me the problem. Any type of under hand grip(delt flys) tear me up. Presses kill me on the tendinitis. I've tried straps, bands, compression sleeves, everything. I'm on my fourth week off to give it a break, and while it's better as soon as I do a small bit it flares right back up. I even got some anti inflams & muscle relaxers(a week's worth). Nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'm losing alot of hard earned muscle as I wait this thing out. I had a small 8 wk tren a, test p, test susp(pwo), run planned, and thanks to Pharmacom throwing in a pack of D-bol (100ct) I'm adding that as well. Now I have to spend time getting back in before I can start my little run. I'm on time frames as I'm on TRT & Dr does my bloods every six months(visit was today) and I had everything planned and ready to start right after visit.

Help...

 

[Crazy-Canuck]

Being on the inside it effects a lot of different lifts. I'm going to do a weeks worth of cardio then start with lite weights when it's effected

Work around it as best you can. Lighten up the weights for a while. Change your routine a bit. Use the opportunity to incorporate some new movements to your training regimen.

 

[Switcher]

No quick easy solution. Form, form, form and even then, some exercises will just cause pain. Lifting for old people ain't for the faint of heart.

 

[Maj1979]

Use the time off to focus on legs and abs. Work with light weight just feeling what movements make it hurt. It sounds like a case of tennis elbow. I had that two years ago and the only thing I found to work was time off. It was a full 4 or so months for me.

Slow, light weight lifts with a 5 second count on the negative movements (in the motions that are effected) only a few lifts with this and everyday. If pain occurs then stop or lower the wights. The negative on the lifts help get blood around tendons (that's what I've read) tendon don't have capillaries as they are just fibers strands but the blood in the area will bring nutrients to these area. All this and of course omega-3 fatty acid's, collagen pills and a cold coors lite. Good luck bro. Don't push it and further the damage

 

[bigpoppachump]

I don't think it ever completely goes away, at least it hasn't for me. If I do barbell curls I feel it intensely and I can't curl but maybe half of what I can do with dumbbells. I stick to dumbbells and keep the weight just below the discomfort zone. I've been dealing with tendinitis in my right elbow for 5+ years now.