I have had several different kinds of tendonitis supports, and have settled on this one (so far) as being the best of the group. I like it because it is easy to put on, comfortable to wear, and best of all, it works. The "pressure spot" built into the band must be placed over the affected tendon just in front of the painful spot. The pressure spot creates a new fulcrum for the tendon and allows the damaged portion to rest and heal. I have severe "tennis elbow" and this allows me to function and do things (even play limited tennis) as the tendon heals. It must be tight to be effective, for it must place adequate pressure on the tendon in order to work. I wear an ace bandage beneath the support so that I can cinch the support tighter and not pinch the skin.One universal rule in healing any injury is to stop doing anything that hurts the injured area. Do not try to go through the pain, it will just make the injury worse and set back the healing time. Therefore, if an activity is causing pain, even while wearing the support, stop doing that activity and let time pass to allow for healing. Tendonitis injuries heal very slowly, some taking as long as a year to heal. Be patient, do something else to stay active, but above all, don't irritate the tendon!
Thisis a good effective product at an affordable price.
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Don't get me wrong it's not a cure or a perfect product. But for such little money, if you suffer from tendinitis, this support can't be beat. I found it from a fellow golfer who said it was the only one that helped her. It has to do with the unique element that sort of digs into the arm.The great thing about it is not bulky. I too can where it sleeping or awake... If you've tried everything else, give it a shot...
And of course RICE : Rest, Ice, Compression and ElevationThis is a good, durable tendon strap. I suffer from pain in my forearms, just below the elbow. I also sometimes get pain on the outside, just above my elbow. The strap greatly helps both. I position the gel pad where it hurts on my forearm, and I instantly feel better (it's a very comforting feeling having support against that tendon). I find that by using these for a day or so (including overnight) at the first sign of a flare-up, I can often avert what used to be several weeks or months of mobility-limiting pain. I'm not sure if it's because the strap actually protects the tendon or if it's just because wearing the strap makes me acutely aware of overuse (a flexed tendon really strains against the strap), but whatever the case, it works for me. I've been using these for over a year now, and I haven't had an acute flare-up a single time once I resolved the flare-up I was having when I bought them. I initially needed to wear them most of the time for several weeks. Once I got better, I only needed them for a while every couple of weeks. Now I only need them every couple of months.
I've never used other brands of straps, so I can't say how these compare, but these are comfortable, easy to use, and effective. My only complaint is that the Velcro goes all the way to the edge, so when I bend my arm, it can rub uncomfortably against my upper arm, but that's a fairly minor point. I would definitely recommend these.Futuro makes another version that is like a compression sleeve that extends above and below the elbow and has two forearm pressure points. I find it to be much easier to use. This one goes on fine, then slides down frequently. If I try pulling my sleeve up and adjusting it, it slides down again when I try to get the sleeve back down over it. If you might be using this while wearing long sleeves, or you don't want to have to make adjustments throughout the day, I recommend checking out the other version that just says "Elbow" and not this sport version.
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