Alright, let’s talk about that achy elbow thing, you know, the one they call “tennis elbow.” Don’t ask me why, I ain’t never played no tennis in my life. But this elbow pain, it’s a real bother. So, I heard tell there’s ways to rub it out, massage it, you know? Let’s figure this thing out together.
First off, what in the tarnation is tennis elbow anyway? Well, some fancy doctor told me it’s when them stringy things in your elbow get all swollen and sore. Happens when you do the same thing with your arm over and over again. Like, I don’t know, milkin’ cows, choppin’ wood, or even just wavin’ too much at them nosy neighbors.
- Find the sore spot: Poke around that elbow, yeah, right there, where it hurts the most. That’s where we gonna work our magic.
- Warm it up a bit: Just rub your hands together, get ’em nice and warm. Then, gently rub around that sore spot for a minute or two. Get the blood flowin’, you see?
Now, for the real rubbin’. There’s this spot, they call it “LI11” or somethin’, right in the bend of your elbow. Smarty pants doctors say it’s real good for elbow pain. So, find that spot, and press on it. Not too hard, mind you, just enough to feel it. And then, start rubbin’ in little circles.
You gotta be patient with this, it ain’t gonna disappear overnight. Rub for a few minutes, then take a break. And do it a few times a day. Like, maybe when you’re sittin’ down for a spell, or watchin’ them silly soap operas on TV.
Here’s how I do it, step by step, like them fancy folks in the magazines:
- Start with light pressure: Just like you’re pettin’ a scared kitty. Gentle circles, all around that sore spot.
- Get a little deeper: Once it feels a bit looser, you can press a little harder. But don’t go crazy, you don’t wanna make it worse.
- Rub across the muscle: Don’t just rub in circles, rub back and forth too. Like you’re tryin’ to smooth out a wrinkle in a tablecloth.
- Use your thumb: Sometimes, your thumb is the best tool for the job. Use it to press on them knots and work ’em out.
- Stretch it out: After you’re done rubbin’, gently stretch your arm out straight, then bend it back. Do that a few times. Just don’t overdo it.
Now, some folks use them fancy oils and creams, but I say, plain old lotion works just fine. Just somethin’ to help your fingers glide easier. And if it still hurts real bad, go see a doctor, don’t be stubborn like my old mule. They got ways to fix things that us regular folks don’t know about.
This rubbin’ thing, it’s a good way to take care of yourself, you know? We work hard all our lives, gotta take a little time to ease the aches and pains. And it don’t cost nothin’ but a little time and effort. So, give it a try. What’s the worst that could happen? It still hurts? Well, then go see a real doctor like I said. But for most of us, this will help those aches and pains we get in our elbows from workin too hard. I know my elbow feels better when I rub it like this, maybe yours will too.
Remember, this ain’t no medical advice, I’m just sharin’ what I know. If you’re worried about your elbow, go see a real doctor. They went to school for a long time, they know what they’re talkin’ about. But if it’s just a little achy, and you wanna try and rub it out yourself, well, go right ahead. Just be gentle and listen to your body.
And one more thing, you can do this all by yourself, in your own house. No need for some fancy pants massage therapist. You know your body better than anyone, so you can feel where it needs the most rubbin’. Just take it slow and easy and don’t hurt yourself.
Don’t forget to keep moving. Even if it hurts a little, try to keep using your arm. If you don’t use it, it will get stiff and sore. Just don’t overdo it. And remember to take breaks when you need to. And if you do all that, and it’s still hurting, go see that doctor, you hear? Now get to rubbin’ that elbow. You will feel better soon, I just know it. Just keep at it and be patient, you’ll be back to workin’ in no time! Remember what I said and you’ll be fine. And if you ain’t fine, then it’s that doctors fault, not mine!
Tags: [Tennis Elbow, Elbow Pain, Massage, Self-Massage, Pain Relief, LI11, Acupressure Points, Elbow Tendonitis, Arm Pain, Lateral Epicondylitis]
