nightspirit_21’s BodyBlog

So I’m living with this sharp pain in my left outside elbow (lateral epicondylitis) for over 3 months now. I believe it was caused when i was getting into my training after a long gap earlier this year doing upright rows or lateral raises. Pain lessens if I don’t lift but always aggravates after a chest/shoulder workout. It is caused by injuring the tendons linking the forearm muscle. It makes it difficult and at times impossible to do certain exercises, such as Hammer Curls which are a staple in my bicep workout & reverse grip barbell curls. Remedies for such injuries are, A; either stop doing activities that are causing it (not an option) and going on a medication program. B Surgery. I read a bit online last night and in most cases it doesn’t require the latter since medication and a bit of physical therapy heals the elbow. However, I’m just beginning to regain my strength, conditioning and in no mental state to quit lifting for sometime. But in order for me to completely heal that elbow, I’ll have to do some serious thinking on my part to either go super light on my workouts and give that elbow a rest. Decision upcoming …….!! Anyways, training is going strong and I think I’m losing fat. Scale hasn’t said a lot different but clothes speak a different story.  Job hunt is consistent and I may have a couple strong leads. We’ll have to wait and see what happens. This is a terrible time to lose a job, a successful job particularly as it is dfficult to land a job you like and are excited about. Oh well, we’ll see, I’m up for a challenge again. Thanks for reading and have a good workout!!

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