So I think I have tendonitis

[Chryst Krispies]

In both my elbow....courtesy of skullcrushers.
and
My left hand..courtesy of W.A. Mozart

I'm seriously down.
I'm trying to help my buddy learn some songs for a tour hes fillin in on, and my playing is junk.

I'm about to chill in my garage with my car runnin.

 

[Black neon bob]

Is that not what sporters get after a long career of.. sports? and is that not like a infection that goes away after a while?

 

[STINNETT]

In both my elbow....courtesy of skullcrushers.
and
My left hand..courtesy of W.A. Mozart

I'm seriously down.
I'm trying to help my buddy learn some songs for a tour hes fillin in on, and my playing is junk.

I'm about to chill in my garage with my car runnin.

I've had it in both wrists, and it still comes back occasionally. You just have to manage it. See a doctor, and figure out what you can do to keep it in check.

 

[Chryst Krispies]

It's in the extensor digitorum profundis of my hand/forearm (I believe). It's not full on, it's more like a slight inflammation that causes discomfort while playin. That's what I've come up with at least... so I've been staying away from the guitar and I've altered my typing technique to accommodate; tryin to rest up.

My elbow is another matter entirely I'm not sure what the fuck is happenin there..

 

[Metaltastic]

Damn dude, that's terrible, I hope you're wrong and it's something less serious! What exactly are skullcrushers? (some lifting form I assume)

 

[Chryst Krispies]

Damn dude, that's terrible, I hope you're wrong and it's something less serious! What exactly are skullcrushers? (some lifting form I assume)

Skullcrushers are the old school name for lying triceps extensions. I was doin heavy sets for a week and I think I just went a little too crazy. That coupled with some serious overhead pressin prolly did me in hahah. Just gotta be careful and take some time off.

I hope it's less serious too.

 

[Metaltastic]

Ah yeah, sometimes I can feel the tendon (or maybe nerve?) pop in my left elbow when I'm lowering the weight in that form, a very unpleasant feeling Do you use an EZ curl bar or individual dumbbells? Maybe if you get the pop with one, try the other?

 

[Chryst Krispies]

Ah yeah, sometimes I can feel the tendon (or maybe nerve?) pop in my left elbow when I'm lowering the weight in that form, a very unpleasant feeling Do you use an EZ curl bar or individual dumbbells? Maybe if you get the pop with one, try the other?

I use an EZbar, but it's not the bar that's causing it, it's from that actual motion. Keeping my wrists neutral as opposed to pronated eliminates the pain, so I've been doin dips and using the rope for pressdowns, even though I fuckin hate the rope hjaha.

I've never felt a pop though..that can't be good.

 

[AllanD]

I've had that multiple times after doing heavy benching. The obvious fact is that you're going to have to take a few weeks off. Try using wrist guards next time you work out.

 

[Chryst Krispies]

I've had that multiple times after doing heavy benching. The obvious fact is that you're going to have to take a few weeks off. Try using wrist guards next time you work out.

My wrist is fine.

I rarely bench with a bar anyway.
It's my posterior hand
(it's actually centered in between my ring and middle finger) and my elbow.

 

[AllanD]

My wrist is fine.

I rarely bench with a bar anyway.
It's my posterior hand
(it's actually centered in between my ring and middle finger) and my elbow.

Oh my bad, I must have misread.

 

[Chryst Krispies]

Oh my bad, I must have misread.

No prolla, I do use wrist chokers on SUPER heavy push presses though.

 

[_Brutalism_]

Shit dude, I'm sorry to hear.

Skullcrushers are the backbone of my tricep routine and I too feel a strain on my elbow during the first set. It mysteriously goes away with the second. I always assumed it's because my body adjusted to the weight, but now you got me thinking.

I too use an EZ bar, and when my training partner felt his elbows popping I went to ask the instructor what it could be (despite him not being medically qualified in anything). He said it's nothing bad so when his elbow popped (same thing happens to him doing shoulder press or incline bench press - but this time its the shoulder popping), he just lowered the weight (again, mysteriously I never felt anything pop).

Seriously, I have an Arms/Chest work-out today but now I'm dubious on how I should approach skullcrushers. What does it feel like and what should I look out for, if you don't mind me asking?

Hope you get better soon!

 

[Felix Neumann]

I wish you good healing, man. Hope you get better!

 

[Chryst Krispies]

Skullcrushers are the backbone of my tricep routine and I too feel a strain on my elbow during the first set. It mysteriously goes away with the second. I always assumed it's because my body adjusted to the weight, but now you got me thinking.
!

This is worrisome. Do a set of something REALLY light before skulls. Like a set of bodyweight dips, or a really light set of skulls.
That strain is what over time can become the inflammation that you don't want.

It's like a small twinge of pain in the "point." of the elbow. Also, keep your elbows as close together as possible, this minimizes the strain. You'll prolly have to use a bit lighter weight, as most people let their elbows flare out, so that they can go heavier.

Or try a set of close grip bench in place of skulls, since you are doin chest the same day anyway.

@ Felix
Thanks buddy. Me too.

 

[drew_drummer]

Proof that exercise and training is bad for you

I hope you get well soon guys; this sort of shit scares the hell out of me. Don't know what I'd do if I couldn't make music !!

 

[Metaltastic]

This is worrisome. Do a set of something REALLY light before skulls. Like a set of bodyweight dips, or a really light set of skulls.
That strain is what over time can become the inflammation that you don't want.

It's like a small twinge of pain in the "point." of the elbow. Also, keep your elbows as close together as possible, this minimizes the strain. You'll prolly have to use a bit lighter weight, as most people let their elbows flare out, so that they can go heavier.

Or try a set of close grip bench in place of skulls, since you are doin chest the same day anyway.

Yeah, I always try to avoid having my elbows flare out, as that's poor form and could probably do damage - I used to get both the popping and "twinge" too, though not any time recently (but I use individual dumbbels with my wrists facing the same way they would for bicep hammer curls)

 

[Felix Neumann]

@ Felix
Thanks buddy. Me too.

Just working on some lyrics for your song. Btw you are a very good guitarist, dude. Take care on your arms and hands..it´s precious!

 

[SocialNumb]

Dam CK, take it easy and heal soon.

 

[_Brutalism_]

This is worrisome. Do a set of something REALLY light before skulls. Like a set of bodyweight dips, or a really light set of skulls.
That strain is what over time can become the inflammation that you don't want.

It's like a small twinge of pain in the "point." of the elbow. Also, keep your elbows as close together as possible, this minimizes the strain. You'll prolly have to use a bit lighter weight, as most people let their elbows flare out, so that they can go heavier.

Or try a set of close grip bench in place of skulls, since you are doin chest the same day anyway.

Yep, good advice. Starting easy is the best way with such an exercise. Personally, I started giving weight less importance and focus instead on the time and technique. Now, I perform all my reps in negative form too in the same rep. So it's slowly up and slowly down. I must say, I got results even though I was sceptical about it, however its benefit is that you will be able to track any pain and during which part of the motion its occurring as you are able to focus on the set more. Like this you are not only making each rep double as effective, but you are keeping watch of your form and monitoring if it needs any work.

Again, get well soon man, hope you'll be lifting like never before after this is over.