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chaddukes · 05-11-2009, 07:33 PM

I have a fairly mild pain in my left elbow near the medial epicondyle. It iquite mild at this point but I want to be sure that it doesn't get any worse. My last upper body workout was 11 days ago. The pain is better, but I can tell that the injury is still there. My question is how long should I wait before lifting again and what can I do to speed up the process? I hate being sidelined by something so small, yet I know better than to try to push through and risk worsening the injury. Also, should I stop deadlifting?

Below is the data.

1. When did the pain begin? About two to three weeks ago.

2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on gradually over time? It came on gradually over time. At first I could barely notice it. On the next workout I noticed a bit of stiffness in the elbow. On the following workout I realized that this wasn't stiffness, but the beginning of an injury. That was eleven days ago. After that last workout I noticed the stiffness/discomfort in everyday activities, i.e. carrying things, opening doors, etc.

3. Where, anatomically, is the pain? Inside of left elbow at the medial epicondyle.

4. What does the pain feel like? Sharp? Dull? Aching? Stabbing? Shooting? Dull, sort of like stiffness or fatigue. Not really even pain as much as just being able to tell that something is wrong.

5. Is the pain constant, or intermittent, or only on certain motions? Only on certain movements or for a while after making those movements. Anytime I use that arm to carry something, or anytime I completely extend my elbow, or grip something firmly.

6. What motions make your pain worse? Any loading. Fully extending the elbow. Also, when doing pull ups it seemed at its worst, which is strange in that I don't feel it now if I flex my elbow.

7. What, if anything, makes your pain better? Most of the time I don't notice it unless doing the above activities.

8. Does your pain radiate to any other part of your body? No.

9. What things could you do before, that you cannot do now because of your injury? Nothing really, the pain is very mild at this point.

10. What is your main concern regarding the pain and its consequences? I don't want this to become something more severe. How long do I rest? What should I avoid? What can I do to speed recovery?

11. Have you ever injured that part of your body before? If so, how? I've felt this before when lifting in the past, specifically after a high volume of pushups, bench press, etc.

12. Is your pain getting worse over time? And if so, how much worse over what time period? No, it is better, but after 11 days I can still feel it.

05-11-2009, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
chaddukes Will Deadlift for Food! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 874	Mild Elbow Pain, Poss. Medial Epicondolytis; How long to rest? I have a fairly mild pain in my left elbow near the medial epicondyle. It iquite mild at this point but I want to be sure that it doesn't get any worse. My last upper body workout was 11 days ago. The pain is better, but I can tell that the injury is still there. My question is how long should I wait before lifting again and what can I do to speed up the process? I hate being sidelined by something so small, yet I know better than to try to push through and risk worsening the injury. Also, should I stop deadlifting? Below is the data. 1. When did the pain begin? About two to three weeks ago. 2. What were you doing at the time? Or did the pain come on gradually over time? It came on gradually over time. At first I could barely notice it. On the next workout I noticed a bit of stiffness in the elbow. On the following workout I realized that this wasn't stiffness, but the beginning of an injury. That was eleven days ago. After that last workout I noticed the stiffness/discomfort in everyday activities, i.e. carrying things, opening doors, etc. 3. Where, anatomically, is the pain? Inside of left elbow at the medial epicondyle. 4. What does the pain feel like? Sharp? Dull? Aching? Stabbing? Shooting? Dull, sort of like stiffness or fatigue. Not really even pain as much as just being able to tell that something is wrong. 5. Is the pain constant, or intermittent, or only on certain motions? Only on certain movements or for a while after making those movements. Anytime I use that arm to carry something, or anytime I completely extend my elbow, or grip something firmly. 6. What motions make your pain worse? Any loading. Fully extending the elbow. Also, when doing pull ups it seemed at its worst, which is strange in that I don't feel it now if I flex my elbow. 7. What, if anything, makes your pain better? Most of the time I don't notice it unless doing the above activities. 8. Does your pain radiate to any other part of your body? No. 9. What things could you do before, that you cannot do now because of your injury? Nothing really, the pain is very mild at this point. 10. What is your main concern regarding the pain and its consequences? I don't want this to become something more severe. How long do I rest? What should I avoid? What can I do to speed recovery? 11. Have you ever injured that part of your body before? If so, how? I've felt this before when lifting in the past, specifically after a high volume of pushups, bench press, etc. 12. Is your pain getting worse over time? And if so, how much worse over what time period? No, it is better, but after 11 days I can still feel it.