D
It's a very long story. I've had "tennis elbow" for many
years. It started with racquet sports, but almost any
activity with repetitive motion aggravates the elbow.
Treatment from chiropractors, massage therapists, physical
therapists, and orthopedic surgeons didn't help. Most were
happy to keep treating me even though there wasn't any
improvement, a few were honest enough to tell me they did
all they could. I've also had three cortisone shots. The
first shot worked for a month, the other two were
ineffective.
A couple of months ago, I read an article about a physical
therapist who had a similar experience to mine. He developed
tendonitis from the deep tissue massage he did for his
clients. After many ineffective treatments of various kinds,
he eventually found relief from some stretches originating
from Europe. These stretches are similar to the Active
Isolated Stretches published by both Mattes and Wharton.
This therapist has branded his version of these stretches
with the trademark Muscle Release Technique. He offers
workshops around the US to certify other therapists in MRT.
For the average person, he also sells a self treatment video
specifically for treating carpal tunnel and tendonitis.
After exchanging some emails with the guy, I purchased the
video and started the treatment. I like this treatment
because it is something that I can easily do myself and the
theory behind it seems to be common sense.
I've noticed some improvement with my tendonitis, and it
will probably be a few more months before I am totally
symptom free. I don't understand why the many experts who
previously treated me didn't prescribe this self-treatment,
so I am still wondering if there is a "catch" somewhere. If
there is no catch, then I will help spread the word about
MRT, so that people will be aware of an option that doesn't
involve surgery or dozens of visits to a specialist.
The techniques that you mentioned, Myofascial or Active
Release, Friction Therapy, and P.N.F, appear to be
techniques that a certified massage therapist would use. The
massage therapist who treated me specialized in sports
injuries. I don't know if he used any of these techniques
for me, but after many sessions, he advised me to get an
XRAY and see a traditional doctor. I guess at this point I
should stick with MRT for several more months to see if it
really is the wonder technique.
I appreciate your interest and advice. This MRT treatment
must seem strange to you. It sounds like the Atkins diet of
muscle therapy.
TG "douglas" <
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> T;
>
> After any/ALL Friction Therapy you must ice. This will
> control the inflammatory response. Before we go into the
> do's and do not's, could you explain your symptoms? Which
> tendon are we talking about? How it happend? When it
> happend? Most stretches should be held for more than 2
> seconds.. You mentioned Carpal Tunel,... Do you have any
> numbness and if so where?
>
> There is also a technique called P.N.F., that will help.
>
> Looking forward to helping with your recovery.
>
> G.L. D
>
> "Terry Galan" <
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> > D, The therapist who gave me the stretches specifically
> > instructed me NOT
to
> > ice the area. He also said that these stretches treat
> > carpal tunnel syndrome. There are two stretches, each
> > bend the wrist in opposing directions with the elbow
> > straightened. Each stretch is held for 2
seconds
> > or less, while applying friction with knuckles or thumb
> > from the other
> hand.
> > Thanks for the info. TG "douglas"
> > <
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> > > T; The techniques do have a name "Myofascial or Active
> > > Release". After you stretch the tendon do you ice the
> > > area? Is the compensating musculature being treated as
> > > well? And if so, How? Yes : In Ontario we are taught
> > > to be able to treat tendonitis very effectively. There
> > > is a treatment ( depending on which tendon ) called
> > > Friction Therapy. GL; D
> > >
> > >
> > > "Terry Galan" <
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> > > > Is anyone familiar with the Muscle Release
> > > > Technique? I am treating
my
> > > > tendonitis with the stretches from this technique,
> > > > and it would
boost
> my
> > > > confidence if I could find other people who
> > > > successfully used this treatment.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks.
> > > >
> > > > TG
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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