[dazmond]

ive had the odd little niggle in my shoulders,neck and elbows in the past but nothing for ages now.

these things will help

yoga/stretching every day (morning and night for 10 mins each)

extreme poles

glucosamine and cod liver oil capsules taken every day

dont work more than 5-7 hrs a day "on the glass" 5 days A WEEK

swimming and light weights in the gym(dont overdo it!)a few times a week if possible

dont try and cram in too many add on jobs in a day,spread them out over a week/month(f/s/g,conny roof cleaning)

these tips are more preventative measures you can take.

for you guys who already have injuries seek professional help.

[duncan h]

Had golf and tennis elbow for about 15 years. Started with tablets. I was plastering at the time, so got a lot of hammer. Tablets did work after a few months, but not strong enough in the end.
Tried injections..nothing Ended up having the OPP. Fantastic results after a year. Packed plastering in and smoking. I now have it again. No where near as bad. It got to the point where I couldn't wipe my arse (seriously)

[mickeybok]

Thanks for all the tips and advice, I'll take alook at all the videos you have sent.
As a reply to a few of your questions I use a Gardner 25 SLX, I have been using an ice pack on my elbow at every opportunity, I have tried pilates but not yoga, I have just started taking glucosamine and I do as many stretching excersises as I can each day.
This is becoming a real problem for me and Quite a few others out there from the sound of things, I have just booked an appointment to see a woman who does the Bowen Technique, anyone tried this?

[slap bash]

I was told  by a doctor friend of mine it`s the short stabbing strokes we use to clean window that makes these problem. What you need to do is use longer strokes from the top of the glass to the bottom one stroke and use your arms in a rounding movement also use your body and legs instead of the arms in a rocking motion. I know for a fact it works.

[Smurf]

Thanks for all the tips and advice, I'll take alook at all the videos you have sent.
As a reply to a few of your questions I use a Gardner 25 SLX, I have been using an ice pack on my elbow at every opportunity, I have tried pilates but not yoga, I have just started taking glucosamine and I do as many stretching excersises as I can each day.
This is becoming a real problem for me and Quite a few others out there from the sound of things, I have just booked an appointment to see a woman who does the Bowen Technique, anyone tried this?

I've tried every therapy going but still I'm as mad as a hatter 
Bowen Technique is like no other type of massage therapy I've tried as they do so little then walk out of the room so don't expect a good pounding like a sports massage.

[NWH]

You need to break down the muscle tissue that surrounds the tendons in the inner forearm,get some moisturiser or aqueous cream and work the tendons and muscle with your thumb on the opposite hand down the forearm from the inner elbow down to the wrist in long strokes. After you've done this on both arms for 10 minutes each you need to put your arms out in front of you palms facing up,take the opposite hand and pull the fingers back with your other hand until you feel a real stretch through the forearm,I did this for 2 weeks and suffered badly for 2 years it went almost completely to the point it flares up mildly and just needs 10-15 minutes worth of the above to sort it back out. 

[NWH]

The pain you feel is inflammation of the ulner nerve,there was a film when that bloke went mountain biking and was trapped between 2 rocks it was a true story,after many days he took a penknife and cut his arm off. You'll see in the film the most painful part of cutting his arm off was severing the ulner nerve from the elbow lol it looks very very painfull.

[G Griffin]

I have just booked an appointment to see a woman who does the Bowen Technique, anyone tried this?

Keep out of the black and into the red, you mean?
It doesn't apply to your financial affairs though.

You can't beat a bit of Bully.

[dd]

I have had Bowen before and think it is good. Best to schedule a session at the end of your working week as it is best to rest from the activity that is causing the problem for 24 hours after.