Anyone can get
Tennis elbow
Especially if you spend hours in front of the computer daily
If there was a condition that was poorly named, it would be Tennis elbow. It is a common workplace injury, with frequent computer users outnumbering tennis players, carpenters, meat packers and more by 1,000 to one.
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So what is tennis elbow?
Its medical name is lateral epicondylitis and happens when you overwork the muscles and tendons connecting your outer elbow to your forearm. Tennis elbow is a repetitive strain injury (RSI).
And although using a computer keyboard isn’t particularly straining, it is highly repetitive and incredibly common—and frequent computer users are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from tennis elbow.
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What it isn’t is inflammation. Tendons may get inflamed in early stages, but it isn’t the actual problem. What actually happens is connective tissue degeneration, which isn’t linked to inflammation and the main reason why tennis elbow is a chronic and not acute injury.
According to a study, “Recent basic science research suggests little or no inflammation is present in these conditions.”
Inflammation typically happens during infections or lesions. White blood cells are transported to the site, which is typical of inflammation.
In RSI cases, there are no white blood cells present. Instead the tendon tissue degenerates under stress. They become dull, disorganized, almost like scar tissue (as opposed to highly organized, bright and shiny healthy tendons).
Without the right treatment and adequate rest, tennis elbow doesn’t just go away on its own.
Are you doing these for your tennis elbow?
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Icing
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Anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAID (ibuprofen)
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Painkillers like acetaminophen / paracetamol (Tylenol, Panadol)
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Enhanced well-being and quality of life
Here’s why you should STOP doing these for tennis elbow.
Icing and NSAIDs
So using ice to treat it doesn’t really do much but numb the area. It doesn’t improve recovery or reduce inflammation—most likely there’s none!
And NSAIDs? Well, they have serious side effects such as heart attack and stroke, and are known to irritate your GI tract (aka gut burners).
Painkillers
Taking painkillers like Tylenol or Panadol for pain seems like the most intuitive. It might provide relief temporarily, but it’s not a great long-term solution for chronic pain. Even acetaminophen (Tylenol), which is one of the safest drugs at recommended doses, can badly hurt livers over time.
Corticosteroids
The most potent anti-inflammatory are corticosteroids. It’s a popular option and often injected for precision (oral corticosteroids have serious side effects that they are considered worse than opioids).
Steroids actually “eat” the connective tissue over time. Not like a strong acid, but it’s still a very bad side effect and can cause long-term harm.
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What’s the best and safest treatment for tennis elbow?
Choosing the right treatment for tennis elbow is important. It should have these characteristics:
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Non-invasive
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No side-effects
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Proven effective
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Convenient
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Value
Heat and vibration therapy checks off all these boxes
Similar to icing, using heat is stressless tissue stimulation and thus provides pain relief. However, unlike icing, heat boosts blood circulation which increases nutrients to the elbow and helps with recovery.
Targeted vibrations also help reduce joint pain and stress by helping muscles contract and relax, creating similar effects to mild exercise without the strenuous workouts. Vibration can also improve pain, performance, flexibility and range of motion in joints.
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3 steps to treat Tennis Elbow
First, get adequate rest. Repetitive strain injury is worsened when you continue to strain the affected part (in this case, your elbow). Take more frequent breaks.
Second, do light to moderate exercise and increase volume progressively to strengthen the elbow. Exercises like elbow flexion, and tricep exercises can reduce pain.
Finally, apply heat and vibration regularly using the HeatPulse.
How to use the HeatPulse to relieve Tennis Elbow (total duration: 30 minutes)
Step 1:
Strap the HeatPulse around the affected elbow joint, ensuring the control pod is facing up.
Step 2:
Turn it on and select your preferred temperature level, up to 60°C
Step 3:
Select your vibration pulse frequency
Step 4:
Sit back and let the HeatPulse do its work for 30 minutes. Repeat on the other elbow if necessary.
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21/12/2022
Verified Teo
Superb customer service
I bought the Hydragun Knee Massager in mid November. After a few users, the Knee Massager could not manage to heat up though the vibrating function still works. I wrote in the Hydragun to feedback about this issue and Cris, from customer service offered to replace my defective Knee Massager almost immediately with an apology.
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20/10/2022
Verified Sylvia Tan
high quality product
The delivery person came an hour earlier when i was not at home so missed the first delivery but the customer support team was quick to rectify this. The atom came in very nice packaging that leaves a good impression. The massage gun is very small and powerful as advertised. What I really like about the product is the usb-c charging and bag that came along with it as it makes it very portable and convenient to bring around. The previous massage gun i owned from lazada cost cheaper but it fared worse in almost all areas. I'll be buying this again for my parents
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21/09/2022
Verified Yon
Worked Great!
This was a gift for my father-in-law who had pain in his knee and was walking with a bit of a limp, since using the knee massager for a few weeks, the pain has completely gone away and no longer walks with the limp. Fully recommend!
19/09/2022
Verified J.
Useful product
good product. works the way as its advertised. a couple of areas where it can be improved
- battery life
- fast charging cable to be included in the package
06/08/2022
Verified J.T.
It worked!
Got one for my aunt who was an ex library attendant. She stood and squat for long hours during her work previously and caused her to have bad knees which ached badly especially during rainy days.
She found it easy to use even without reading the manual and have been using it daily now especially before heading out. Helped alleviate her pain and kept it manageable during long walks. Highly recommend for aging folks with bad knees!
14/09/2022
Verified Cesar Vidal
Great product from the start. I suffer from osteoarthritis in my right knee and this product has relieved my soreness in the area. Use it twice a day. Happy with product
24/07/2022
Verified Aeon Tasplanar
Great Product, Hydragun !
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18/09/2022
Verified Ray
Hydragun and Knee Pulser
Recently been having knee pain when kneeling... Immediately made the decision to purchase the Hydragun and knee pulser. No regrets at all... have been noticing some improvements and really amazed to note that I feel good when using the products...
Great Job Hydragun Team... Highly recommended..
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09/09/2022
Verified Steve Williams
Hydragun
Knee massager has been working for me and happy I purchased this item .
08/09/2022
Verified DANIEL CHNG
Affordable pain relief
The knee massager is cheap yet effective. Really good design keeping comfort and ease of use in mind. Really satisfied with it as it helps me relief my knee pains very effectively. Kudos Hydragun
29/08/2022
Verified L.E.
HEAT PULSE SLEEVE
My third HYDRAGUN product.
I have the massage Gun and Thrrmosleeves.
I purchased Two HYDRAPULSE knee massagers.
As long as you have to sit still, might as well get the both done!
Beautiful presentation, well packaged. Top quality construction. Clear instructions. Good heat, start low on pulse level. High was strong.
Using daily.
Helpful on my old arthritic knees.
I agree with recommendation to follow treatment with the HYDRAGUN THERMOSLEEVE from the freezer.
Heat therapy followed by cold is the current recommended treatment protocol.
Thank you JETT
29/08/2022
Verified J.R.
Very happy
I’ve been happy with my new sleeve, so far. I love that it heats quickly, and that it is cordless. The extension strap makes it possible to use on my knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, rib and traps.
I play hockey, as a fifty something year old guy.. so I have lots of sore parts, regularly.
The only thing I would suggest, is a way to lock the control module. Every time I touch it, while wearing, I’m changing one of the settings on it.
Aside from that, it’s perfect.
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