Hi there,
Can anyone give me some advice regarding tendonitis in hands?
I was going to the gym about 4 times a week as i was looking to bulk up.
I was doing do the usual bench press, shoulders, biceps, etc, but hands would be really sore for the next few days.
doctor diagnosed it as tendonitis and i changed routine to toning, lifting less weights but more reps.
I am having the same problems and all i can do now is cardio, which means i am losing size.
Can anyone give me any tips or advise?
I was thinking extra padded or gel gloves but they are difficult to get a hold off.
PleASE advise because this is really stressing me out.
Many thanks
Tendonitis in hands
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Re: Tendonitis in hands
Tendonitis can be treated with NSAIDS and also in some cases Cortisone.
In extreme cases it may be necessary to perform a Tendonectomy, where part of the Tendon is removed.
Tendonitis as you may be aware, is basically an itis, (inflammatory), condition, that thickens the Tendon shaft.
You can get something called Trigger Finger that affects the middle three fingers, where they don't move properly and lock up part way to closing, as if to look like a"trigger finger", but presumably he just diagnosed it as a basic tendonitis.
You can also get something called Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis, ( Quervains Disease), that affects the Thumbs, but I presume you were not diagnosed with that were you, as that could be treated with a Thumb brace, NSAIDS and possibly Cortisol.
What I don't understand is why the Doctor would not suggest Cortisone shots or even try them, assuming it was a Doctor with the capacity to administer Cortisone, as I'm not 100% sure if GP's are permitted or not.
I don't immediately see how lowering the weight for more reps would solve anything, because unless the weight used, was within the tolerance level of the affected Finger(s) and therefore couldn't aggrevate the problem, you'd get less of a pain sensation, but it would last longer, owing to the increased reps.
Icing might be one way to help yourself, coupled with NSAIDS like Ketoprofen and Ibuprofen. Gel based products I feel would be better, as you can target the affected area(s), rather than consuming capsules and then hoping the active ingredient(s), get delivered to the problem area(s).
You can ice for 3-4 times day, 15-20 minutes at a time and see how that helps in conjunction with the NSAIDS.
In extreme cases it may be necessary to perform a Tendonectomy, where part of the Tendon is removed.
Tendonitis as you may be aware, is basically an itis, (inflammatory), condition, that thickens the Tendon shaft.
You can get something called Trigger Finger that affects the middle three fingers, where they don't move properly and lock up part way to closing, as if to look like a"trigger finger", but presumably he just diagnosed it as a basic tendonitis.
You can also get something called Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis, ( Quervains Disease), that affects the Thumbs, but I presume you were not diagnosed with that were you, as that could be treated with a Thumb brace, NSAIDS and possibly Cortisol.
What I don't understand is why the Doctor would not suggest Cortisone shots or even try them, assuming it was a Doctor with the capacity to administer Cortisone, as I'm not 100% sure if GP's are permitted or not.
I don't immediately see how lowering the weight for more reps would solve anything, because unless the weight used, was within the tolerance level of the affected Finger(s) and therefore couldn't aggrevate the problem, you'd get less of a pain sensation, but it would last longer, owing to the increased reps.
Icing might be one way to help yourself, coupled with NSAIDS like Ketoprofen and Ibuprofen. Gel based products I feel would be better, as you can target the affected area(s), rather than consuming capsules and then hoping the active ingredient(s), get delivered to the problem area(s).
You can ice for 3-4 times day, 15-20 minutes at a time and see how that helps in conjunction with the NSAIDS.