How A Brace Can Slow Your Tennis Elbow Recovery

"Supports" Don't Necessarily Support Tendon Healing

Although it may be recommended by your Doctor, there are several key reasons why a support, brace or splint may NOT be a sensible treatment for your Tennis Elbow after all.

Unless pain relief in the short term is a higher priority for you than healing and recovery in the long term.

This is an important question we often neglect to consider in the rush of doing something to ease the pain: Will it actually help our injury heal? - Or is it just going to help it feel better temporarily?

Yes, like so much of the "common wisdom" around Tennis and Golfer's Elbow - it's counter-intuitive!

Here in this podcast and in the comprehensive article with video linked below:

• Why Immobilization Doesn’t Help Tennis Elbow Heal
• How Braces Can Lead To Scar Tissue
• Doesn't Tennis Elbow Need Rest To Heal?
• Exceptions When You Might Wear A Support
• The "Counterforce" Brace: Best Support For Tennis And Golf

Why A Brace May Not Help Your Tennis Elbow

Here's my latest Tennis Elbow Classroom Podcst episode!

What's The Best Kind Of Brace For Tennis Elbow?

Here's my answer to this tricky question from Quora. (It really depends on what your goal is; playing tennis, pain relief or healing.)

Often the best brace for Tennis Elbow is none at all. Here's my full-length article on braces.

Read Allen Willette's answer to What is the best type of brace for tennis elbow (tendinitis in the elbow)? on Quora

The Tennis Elbow Brace: Good For Pain Relief - But What About Helping Heal Your Injury?

The Tennis Elbow brace was in the news recently. The claim being that they can relieve pain – But isn't the real question: "Do braces help the injury HEAL?"

Do You Need A Tennis Elbow Brace? Will ANY Support Help Your Tendons Truly HEAL? (The Real Question)

A "Two-Minute Tennis Elbow Tutorial" video on the question of braces, bands, straps and supports for treating Tennis Elbow.

Tennis Elbow Treatment: Braces, Splints and Bands

This video describes why braces, bands, splints and other so-called "supports" do not necessarily support Tennis Elbow healing.

Here's why they're not a good treatment for Tennis Elbow Tendonitis despite what the authorities say...