Itsachalkylifeforme
Gymnast
I have been having pain in at least 1 elbow since the summer, and went to the Dr and got diagnosed with a sprain. After resting it and it not getting much better, I went to the Dr again a couple weeks ago and was told I have tendinitis in both elbows.
They casted my worse one (right) to force complete rest for 17 days. I get it off Monday and may be getting a cast on my left arm. I start rehab with a physical therapist that specializes in dance and gymnastics therapy a week after my right arm's cast comes off.
My next meet is a travel one at the end of January. My Doctor told me I will be able to compete but I'm having a hard time believing it.
Any success stories on recovering from tendinitis quickly/at all? I was able to compete a few days before my arm was casted with minimal pain, but both have been hurting recently and I wonder if they will heal.
(Not asking for medical advice!!!! Just figured there is someone on here that has been through this and could give me their recovery timeline. I will of course follow my doctors instructions regardless.) thanks in advance!
They casted my worse one (right) to force complete rest for 17 days. I get it off Monday and may be getting a cast on my left arm. I start rehab with a physical therapist that specializes in dance and gymnastics therapy a week after my right arm's cast comes off.
My next meet is a travel one at the end of January. My Doctor told me I will be able to compete but I'm having a hard time believing it.
Any success stories on recovering from tendinitis quickly/at all? I was able to compete a few days before my arm was casted with minimal pain, but both have been hurting recently and I wonder if they will heal.
(Not asking for medical advice!!!! Just figured there is someone on here that has been through this and could give me their recovery timeline. I will of course follow my doctors instructions regardless.) thanks in advance!