[mickeybok]

Over the past year I have had tennis elbow in both arms a rotator cuff injury in my right shoulder and now I am suffering with tenseness in my neck and upper back. It has got to be because of using the pole system but what can you do about it?
Anyone got any ideas of how to reduce these problems and how to repair them?

[SB Cleaning]

I get tennis elbow it's horrible!!

Mine comes and goes had it for the last 2 weeks it's getting better now...I just work through it

[dd]

I find yoga helps with neck and shoulder.

Then there is the obvious of using slx/xtreme pole and lightweight brush.

Also think glucosamime is good for joints (I use it) and is also supposed to be good for tendons.

[ascjim]

I've got all sorts of problems.

Stretch thorough out the day, use a tennis ball to massage your back and get a foam roller.

[stan stansfield]

one of the reasons im sticking with ladders

[Positivity]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-and-Care-Epicondylitis-Clasp/dp/B006ZJBGYE
They're not a miracle cure but they do force you to use your lower arm differently to relieve the aggravation somewhat.
If you see a Physio you can get Ultrasound treatment or you can buy your own Ultrasound massager.

[W.booler]

I've found pilates to be fantastic for aches and pains. Most people think it just for the ladies to tighten up the old pelvic floor😳😳, but it really works for me. There's a good teacher on YouTube at fine tune pilates with different videos for different parts of the body.. Even if it's not your cup of tea she's well worth a look!

[Dave Willis]

I get it from time to time and one arm is permanently semi locked. I find the forearm strap helps a bit. Scrubbing conservatory roofs  is the killer for me, not much I can do about it, rest helps, leaving the laptop alone helps and lighter equipment obviously helps too.

[mike1986]

one of the reasons im sticking with ladders

Yea, better to risk breaking your neck than tennis elbow 

[Smurf]

Over the past year I have had tennis elbow in both arms a rotator cuff injury in my right shoulder and now I am suffering with tenseness in my neck and upper back. It has got to be because of using the pole system but what can you do about it?
Anyone got any ideas of how to reduce these problems and how to repair them?

I was told years ago tennis elbow was just growing pains.... Mind you I did play a lot of tennis at the time 

[Smurf]

There are gizmos out there that can help with higher pole work

Ergonomics play a big part in reducing repetitive strain injuries too so you need to analyse the process involved and use the right tools for each individual job that will aid in reducing potential long term R.S.I

[Cookie]

Over the past year I have had tennis elbow in both arms a rotator cuff injury in my right shoulder and now I am suffering with tenseness in my neck and upper back. It has got to be because of using the pole system but what can you do about it?
Anyone got any ideas of how to reduce these problems and how to repair them?

I've never had elbow problems but do suffer from neck and shoulder aches after a long day WFPing. I sometimes do the following exercises which I believe helps (I found this link through NHS direct):

http://www.csp.org.uk/publications/neck-pain-exercises

[Cookie]

However if the problems are more longer term I would suggest you visit your GP.

[8weekly]

See a sports injury guy.

[Tom White]

Over the past year I have had tennis elbow in both arms a rotator cuff injury in my right shoulder and now I am suffering with tenseness in my neck and upper back. It has got to be because of using the pole system but what can you do about it?
Anyone got any ideas of how to reduce these problems and how to repair them?

What pole are you mainly using?

[Tom White]

I had rotor cuff injury a good few years ago; it was really painful and it felt like I was getting stabbed in the shoulder; it could drop me.

I went to the docs and was given a strong anti-inflammatory and it sorted it within a week or two.

I also changed from a Harris pole to a SLX and haven't had it back.

[NWH]

Had tennis-golfers elbow for nearly 2 years almost all the time and not from the 2 sports mentioned purely WFP,I spent ££ seeing so called therapists trying to get rid of it to no avail so looked into it and ended up getting rid of it myself. To someone who has never suffered from it they would not believe you if you told them it can actually stop you sleeping,I have been exausted and gone to bed but any pressure from the bed or pillows can keep you awake for hours,even leaning on the side of the sofa starts it off.  I got rid of it in 2 weeks when I get time I'll try and do a video it's to long winded to explain on here

[paulben]

Not sure if it would help but would the ultimate control bar from Gardiners be of any benefit as it would change how pole is held

[stan stansfield]

one of the reasons im sticking with ladders

Yea, better to risk breaking your neck than tennis elbow 

most accidents are the fault of the user,a good ladder man wont fall,a greedy corner cutter will

[Richard Shepherd]

one of the reasons im sticking with ladders

Yea, better to risk breaking your neck than tennis elbow 

most accidents are the fault of the user,a good ladder man wont fall,a greedy corner cutter will

Never say never.