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8 Easy Tips to Start Exercising with Tennis Elbow

May 21, 2024 07:17 AM Central
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Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, can be a real setback for active executive mums. This condition, characterised by pain on the outer part of the elbow, often arises not just from sports but from any repetitive gripping activities such as typing, carrying heavy bags, or even routine parenting tasks like lifting your child. In this blog, lets discuss some tips on modifying your exercise regimen in order to maintain an active lifestyle with tennis elbow ....

Can you have tennis and golfers elbow at the same time?

05/16/2024 12:00 AM Central
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As a hard-working executive mum, you are no stranger to juggling multiple responsibilities. Whether you're leading boardroom meetings or cheering on the sidelines at your kids sports events, your lifestyle demands both physical and mental agility. But this dynamic routine also exposes you to the risk of repetitive strain injuries, such as golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow. In this blog lets discuss if it is possible to experience both conditions simultaneously, either in the same elbow or on different sides of the body ...

Understanding the Difference Between Golfer's Elbow and Tennis Elbow

May 14, 2024 07:26 AM Central
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As an executive mum balancing work, family, and personal commitments, dealing with persistent elbow pain can be a significant hindrance. Elbow pain might stem from Golfer's Elbow or Tennis Elbow, two common conditions that can affect anyone, regardless of their involvement in sports. These conditions are both responses to repetitive stress on the elbow, and understanding their differences is crucial for effective management and treatment. In this blog, lets discuss the main points that can help you differentiate between Golfers and Tennis Elbow.

Both Golfer's Elbow and Tennis Elbow are overuse injuries, meaning they result from repetitive trauma to the elbow area. This repeated impact causes microscopic tears in the tendon tissue, leading to swelling, inflammation, and pain. Despite their names, you don't need to be a golfer or tennis player to develop these conditions. Any activity involving repetitive wrist and elbow movements, such as typing, lifting, or even certain household chores, can lead to these injuries.

Key Differences Between Golfer's Elbow and Tennis Elbow

Location of Pain:

Golfer's Elbow: Pain is located on the inner side of the elbow.

Tennis Elbow: Pain is felt on the outer side of the elbow.

Affected Tendon:

Golfer's Elbow: This condition affects the tendon connected to the muscles that flex the wrist and fingers, essential for gripping.

Tennis Elbow: This affects the tendon attached to the muscles that extend the wrist and fingers, necessary for spreading the fingers and extending the wrist.

Symptoms:

Golfer's Elbow:

Pain and tenderness on the inner side of the elbow

Numbness or tingling, often radiating to the ring and little fingers

Aching pain during or after activity

Tennis Elbow:

Pain and tenderness on the outer side of the elbow

Wrist pain, especially during or after use

Numbness or tingling in the fingers

Dull ache during activity or rest

However there are some common symptoms of both conditions -

Weakness: Both conditions may cause weakness in the hands and wrists.

Stiffness: The elbow may feel stiff, causing discomfort when making a fist.

Shooting Pain: Sharp pain can occur during activities that engage the elbow.

Watch this video on 3 easy ways to prevent and/or manage tennis elbow to learn more about this condition:

If you suffer from elbow pain and are not sure if the source is Tennis Elbow HERE is a free guide to "What is the source of your Elbow Pain?"

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3 tips to Manage Olecrenon Bursitis: Pain & Swelling on the Elbow

12/20/2022 09:00 AM Central
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Olecrenon Bursitis (swelling and pain on the point of your elbow) can be a very painful and difficult condition. It can last for a few weeks but can completely resolve with proper medical treatment. However there are some things you can do to make this condition more manageable while you are under your doctors medical care.

In this blog we will discuss three easy and simple tips to manage Olecrenon Bursitis, that you can implement now ......

3 Signs of Olecrenon Bursitis: Pain and Swelling on the Elbow

12/16/2022 09:00 AM Central
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If you have has swelling and pain on the point of your elbow, you may have a condition known as Olecrenon Bursitis. In this blog we will discuss the three signs that indicate that you maybe suffering from Olecrenon Bursitis. This will enable you to make well informed decisions when discussing your treatment plan with your doctor or healthcare provider ....

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I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain.

My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

I finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did.

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

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8 Easy Tips to Start Exercising with Tennis Elbow

Can you have tennis and golfers elbow at the same time?

Understanding the Difference Between Golfer's Elbow and Tennis Elbow

3 tips to Manage Olecrenon Bursitis: Pain & Swelling on the Elbow

3 Signs of Olecrenon Bursitis: Pain and Swelling on the Elbow

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