Tennis elbow or tendonitis? Blame your racket

I may have a wee tennis problem… the more I play, the more I want to play. Tennis Anonymous is clearly in my future.Wilson Tennis Racket

Amusingly, it’s injury that has rescued me from full-blown addiction. While I’ve had knee and shoulder problems in the past, my newest bogeyman is arm tendonitis. Yet over the last year, I’ve made a surprising discovery: my tendonitis may be self-inflicted – and fixable.

I’d like to share my experiences, as I’ve met many players with similar problems. My arm tendonitis is strikingly similar to tennis elbow, and possibly even a precursor to it, so if you suffer from either, these tips may help. Continue reading “Tennis elbow or tendonitis? Blame your racket”