Please help- elbow injury

[ShotokanKid]

I messed up my elbow bench pressing. One of the parents at the dojo is a chiropractor. He checked it out and said I have tendonitis. He said to rest it for a couple of weeks. It's been at least three weeks since I messed it up and I tried curling and it was bugging me then. The parent told me that I shouldn't feel it when curling.

How can I help heal it? How long should I not do anything with arms and what else should I do (ice or heat)? How do I know when it's better and how hard should I train after it is better?

Thanks-

[Kante]

Don't try to figure it out by yourself because it most likely will not do you any good.

The chiropractor that had a look at your elbow was simply doing it out of the goodness of his heart so I suggest you visit another chiropractor and see if you can get a scan or well.. an answer.

[dano]

I agree with Kante. Go see another doctor, maybe even an orthopedic specialist. Elbow injuries can take some time to heal. Years ago, I injured my elbow doing straight barbell curls (which can put tension on the elbow joint) then continued to aggrevate it playing racquetball. Give the elbow some rest and definitely get it checked out.

Good luck.

[bushido_man96]

Good advise. Rest and re-evaluate constantly.

[ps1]

Chiropractors, while well versed in human anatomy, are NOT doctors of medicine. See a doctor, as suggested, an orthopedic specialist would be best.