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Treatment ideas for Forearm Tendinits? 21-Mar-2007 At 3:16:40 PM JohnK

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Hi everyone,

courtecy of a bit of over training after getting back into it after 18 months off, I seem to have developed a bit of forearm tendinitis.

I am getting pain in the front part of my forearms towards deep in the tendons and towards the elbow joints, in my wrists when I flex my hands back and forth, and slightly at the lower part of my triceps.

When climbing I seem to get an extended "flash pump" effect and feel a lot weeker than normal with soreness the day after.

I have backed off climbing to once per week, using ice and manipulative massage, taking glucosamine and doing some light stretching of the forearms (wrists back and forth) and doing the icing thing.

Have also been told by one of my climbing partners who is a nurse that the herb Arnica may help.

Just wondering what other experiences people have had and advice that can be offered.

Look forward to comments (and don't be wise guys and say "stop climbing" as this is a climbing forum!)

Cheers,

John K.