Why Are Tennis Elbow And Golfer’s Elbow So Difficult To Recover From?

Tendon injuries like Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow are notorious for not healing easily or well – But why is that the case? Why are they often so stubborn and challenging to recover from?

(This is the big picture view, which we’ll build on in later videos – And not really an essential video if you’re pressed for time. Honestly, I think I’m a little long-winded in this one!)

Subscribe For Free Access To ALL The Tennis Elbow 101 Videos
If you haven’t subscribed to this video series on Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow, (maybe you stumbled onto this page or someone sent you a link) here’s where you can learn more about the series and subscribe: Tennis Elbow 101 – Learn more and subscribe!

And here’s the downloadable version of this podcast, so you can download and listen to in on the go if you prefer (this episode is not as visually-oriented as the assessment and self-diagnosis videos, so you can listen without watching if you need to!)

Just click the “download” link under the player below – And to listen to other podcast episodes, please subscribe on your favorite platform HERE

Links To Articles Mentioned

Here are the links to the articles (on the main site) that I mentioned in the video:

The Inflammation Myth: Why The Tendonitis / Inflammation Idea Is A Medical Myth
About Icing: Why Icing Tennis Elbow Is The Wrong Approach
Braces And Splints: Why Wearing A Brace, Band Or Splint Is Not A Good Idea
Cortisone Shots: Why Cortisone Shots Are Dangerous And Potentially Damaging

In this episode, we’re going to take a look at what I’m sure you’ll agree is one of the most important and perplexing questions about Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow.

And I’m going to start to answer it in this video and build on it in the ones to follow.

The question is: Why is Tennis Elbow (Or Golfer’s Elbow) so often such a challenging, difficult condition to recover from?

There’s also the question of: “What’s the best strategy for treating it, reversing it and keeping it from ever coming back to haunt you?”

But we’ll get to that second question in a later video.

I hope you’ll agree with me that the first step to overcoming a challenge is to properly identify what it is – What’s the nature of this problem?

This may come as a surprise, but most Tennis Elbow sufferers seem to be failing to do that.

Now, I know you probably want to get right into talking about treatment, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Let’s make sure we understand what we’re up against first.

This is an injury that so many people end up struggling with for months or even years!

So many sufferers rush in and just start throwing one thing after the other at it without bothering to make sure they know what it its that they are trying to treat and accomplish…

(Besides getting some relief, of course.)

And what ends up happening is countless mistakes are made in treating it, money is wasted, sleep is lost, jobs may be put on the line, and sometimes relationships are strained.

To learn more about my self-help programs for members, see below:

Learn To Treat And Heal Your Own Tennis Elbow Or Golfer’s Elbow Right Here:
You’ll get instant access to a complete VIDEO program designed by a professional therapist to help you take charge and break your vicious cycle of elbow injury, pain and frustration!…
I’ll be your personal tutor guiding you through easy-to-follow lessons, where you’ll get the therapy techniques, key stretches and essential exercises you need to treat and recover from your injury at home.
Just watch the videos, follow along and start putting an end to your elbow pain today.
Tennis Elbow sufferers, learn more and join here: Tennis Elbow Classroom
Golfer’s Elbow sufferers, learn more and join here: Golfer’s Elbow Classroom

And here are overviews of the subjects of Tennis Elbow Treatment and Tennis Elbow Exercises

How Important Is Rest In Treating Tennis Elbow?

They usually say “You should rest it” when you have Tennis Elbow, but this may not be the best treatment advice. Learn why tendons need a lot more than just rest and "R.I.C.E." – And why they don't necessarily heal themselves while you're resting, hoping and waiting!

Platelet-Rich Plasma For Tennis Elbow: Does It Work?

Could Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy be an effective, new Tennis Elbow treatment - A breakthrough, even? - Or is it actually an expensive, unproven fad, driven by rock star-athlete publicity and questionable medical studies?

Cortisone Shots For Treating Tennis Elbow: Damaging AND Ineffective?

Proffered as THE quick fix cure for Tennis Elbow, research suggests Cortisone injections are highly effective for treating elbow tendon pain – But only in the short term! – In the long term it's all bad news, unfortunately. Learn why these shots should be avoided at all costs.

How Long Does Tennis Elbow Take To Heal?

How long does it take to fully recover from a Tennis Elbow injury? Some injuries seem to only take weeks to heal, while others take months or even years – Why is that?... And is there a way to speed up your healing process?

Overcoming Piano Related Pain: Finger, Wrist And Elbow Injuries (RSIs) — The Missing Link

As a pianist, is there anything worse than being injured? Repetitive Strain Injuries are the bane of piano players worldwide: Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, DeQuervain’s, CTS – as well as Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow. Here’s the missing link to treatment, in many cases.