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What is tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the tendons on the outside part of the elbow, usually due to a repetitive motion. It is quite painful and treatment should be sought quickly. Ice is a big help in treating tennis elbow and should be applied as soon as you feel the pain. A good compression brace will help you a lot if you have a tennis elbow. The best brace for tennis elbow is the Bauerfeind Elbow Braces.
How Do I Know I Need an Elbow Brace?
Elbow pain or elbow tendonitis or tennis elbow is a very common repetitive injury and can be super annoying! Sometimes, it hurts so bad it is hard to pick up a drink or a grocery bag. When you cannot do simple everyday tasks because your elbow hurts, it is time for an elbow brace.
You don’t have to play tennis to get a tennis elbow. Any number of physical activities such as sports like basketball and golf, to daily activities like typing and gardening, repetitive motion can put a strain on the tendons in your elbow, causing pain and stiffness. If you suffer from this frustrating condition, a tennis elbow brace might be the solution you’ve been looking for.
What’s the difference between a brace and sleeve? Which one is better for elbow pain?
Both an elbow brace and an elbow sleeve are effective. Each one works for different people but they both have the same concept. Both an elbow brace and sleeve apply compression to help alleviate pain.
An elbow brace is a strap style is a single thin band (approximately 3 inches wide) that sits at the top of the forearm, near the elbow. This type of brace works by placing direct pressure on the tendons, reducing vibration and thereby dulling pain. Additionally, it allows more freedom of movement than other styles.
A Compression sleeve is made of a compression fabric that applies pressure to the affected tendons while also providing support to the entire elbow joint. They also work well to keep the joints and tendons warm, which can improve mobility and decrease pain.
Mobility on Mainway’s Athletic Therapist can help you to determine the cause of the pain and provide the right solution to help alleviate the pain. Call us today to book an appointment at 289-245-6624.
Where are the best places to get an elbow brace from?
Elbow tendonitis can happen on the medial (inside) or lateral (outside) part of the elbow, and sometimes both sides are painful. It is an inflammation of the tendon due to repetitive use, but not necessarily due to the sport. They are just named as tennis or golf elbow, but you can get it by painting or too much cell phone typing for example. Tennis elbow is a more common injury and it refers to the damage of the tendons on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow, and golf elbow is the damage to the tendons on the medial part (inside) of the elbow.
Our best recommendations for tennis elbow and golf elbow are the Bauerfeind Elbow Braces. These German engineered braces and sleeves have compression pads on the inside and outside of the elbow as well as breathable fabric so it helps the inflammation escape. Basketball players suffering from elbow tendonitis tend to wear full-arm sleeves as it helps with muscle recovery as well.
Putting on a Brace
How should I wear an elbow brace?
When you are putting on the brace, be sure to position the compression pads over the impacted area so that you feel relief instantly. Wearing the brace will make a big difference and you will see the impact immediately.
Suffering from Elbow Pain? Mobility on Mainway’s Athletic Therapist can help you to determine the cause of the pain and provide the right solution to help alleviate the pain. Call us today to book an appointment 289-245-6624.