My tennis elbow pain is 100% gone. Here’s how I did it.

Did you know you can get rid of it yourself? I didn't until I talked to a friend who did. In this video, I play a bit of guitar and discuss what worked for me. Enjoy!

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[meeno_the_man]

Fantastic PSA here. Indeed, it sucks when the body fails ya. And really, most of the time it’s the other way around; you’re failing your body and so it goes to shit. But an injury or a disease can also be a gift, a teacher, that forces you to take care of yourself. And middle age is a mine field of these gifts…. Stay strong. And great chord progression!

[edcurva]

Ive been treating my tennis elbow for the last 2 months with a hand therapist.
The 2 very first exercises she gave me were the ones you mentioned. However I can share her variation of the 2nd one you demonstrated.

For the 1st one, I started with a towel instead. You’re still able to twist a towel (folded short) and can get similar result. After a few weeks on the towel then my therapist upgraded me to the same one you bought off amazon.

For the dumbbell exercise the only movement that helps (according to my therapist) is the downward movement, going down really slowly. That means you use your other hand to lift the hand with the dumbbell up and then slowly make the movement downward.
Going up with the dumbbell will only add unnecessary stress to your muscles and tendon.

It’s been extremely helpful for me and I also have sessions with needles and lots of massage.

Bonus: freeze a 200ml Coca Cola bottle with water and roll over the tendon for a good 5-10min after playing. Tendon loves ice.

Consistency with the exercises is key!! I do them daily and can feel a regression when I miss a few days.

[ibaneztubescreamer]

I ordered these things right away. Will keep you updated if I can make the same progress. Been bothering me for about a year and its time to fix it. Thanks for the info-share!

[jesusislukeskywalker]

👍🏻 thanks bro i will give it a go, i got it bad, from a pinched nerve in my neck, haven’t been able to play properly in ages 😔

[PastaPatate]

I’ve been following since the beginning. First saw your interview with Zac on truetone. Love the videos of you doing sessions I think I’ve really only seen Tim Pierce do that in the beginning too. Very interesting content keep it up .

[TexasJackdaw]

I so appreciate your follow-up on this issue. I commented on your recent video about having this issue for over 2 years now. It gets so bad that it interrupts my sleep. I’m definitely going to do this. It seems so odd to get physical therapy tips from a guitar channel, but I’m just thankful that you bring up more real life issues that affect guitarists. This is quickly becoming my favorite guitar YT channel. (Even more than Tim Pierce, Pete Thorn and more). I still crave more overdub sessions you share with us. It’s so great to watch a pro work through a song, then explain your phrasing choices.

You’re a godsend, Justin. Thank you! 🙏 Cheers from Texas.

[sgcrain]

This is perfect timing. I recently developed tennis elbow in my fingering arm after not playing for a long time and it’s very painful. I will give this a try! Thank you!!🎸

[seanzinger]

Damn that loop was sick. Those tones were just perfect.

[gentlemanstacker]

Wow! Justin, thank you so much! I’ve played guitar for 38 years and have tattooed for 26. Dealing with this pain now and very excited in hopes this works for me. I’ve gotten rid of carpal tunnel by aggressive arm massaging, but the massaging hasn’t helped the newer elbow pain. Been a fan of the channel and this is a blessing to see!

[Vern]

Thank you for the tip.
Im 65, and i really need to start thinking about doing some of these.
The other day, i played for a few hours, and i had pain in my back and shoulders.
Never had that problem before until 3 years ago.
Im blessed to not have hand finger and arm issues unless i try doing doing a shuffle with that crazy little finger stretch over 3 frets. Not that hurts.. lol

[PedroSilvaMusic]

I have been in pain for over a month. This is perfect 💪

[stevegiddings]

Thanks for the videos they're great! Also I always think your shirt says Overdue sessions :)

[kellymckenzie]

I just started getting this pain and I could not figure it out. Thought I was sleeping wrong but I thought it could be guitar playing too. Gonna try these right away. Thanks

[thpthp]

Thanks, Justin! Great timing for me as well. I overdid guitar practice and my elbow has been killing me for weeks. I just ordered some exercise bars. Love your channel.

[OliverAmberg]

That intro jam!!! Looking forward to hear your songs. Great video Justin. Thank you.

[gavinmacfarlane]

A solo record of wildly indulgent instrumental music sounds like an awesome idea ❤

[holzhausholz]

Important information - thanks for sharing this!

[michaellandreth]

Very good I think you will help a lot of people with this.

[gianni.chiarello]

I feel this is a rite of passage for ageing working guitarists haha! well done on overcoming it. I had to add some nerve flossing exercises for ulnar nerve...another common guitar playing related issue. I still do them occasionally. I feel there has to be a balance amongst all parts of the structure arm, shoulder, elbow, wrist, back muscles. I understand if the elbow takes the strain because, let's say, the shoulder is weaker you get injuries in that area and have to get a balance of strength in all areas of the arm...

[TheFeelButton]

Great stuff Justin! Strength, balance and flexibility keeps us playing fast and freely. Cheers!!