Tennis Elbow

[wdmaccord]

Anyone suffer from this due to detailing? Weird thing is I have played tennis for over 30 years and golf for over 20 years and never had any issues. Started noticing some tweaks of pain and other time just general dull pain late last year (after my first full summer of detailing). It has gotten worse this year.

Just wondering if any of you have suffered from it and if you have any success with any regimens to help heal it. Right now I am just trying not to use it much and icing a few times a day. I think I end up wrecking any progress during the week when I wash cars and detail on the weekends though.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[Bunky]

I have had pains when using certain DA`s.

[Pockets]

Be sure to limit your exposure to the vibrations caused by the machines.

Use vibration resistant gloves and pick machines that don`t vibrate as much as others do.

[wdmaccord]

I use a GG6 with 5.5 inch pads and 4 inch pads. It`s not too bad, but definitely vibrates. Maybe I need to get one of those tennis elbow bands to put on when detailing.

[alexxxx89]

I don`t have tennis elbow but of my physical issues, detailing aggravates my left shoulder the most. In particular, when removing product with a MF. The downward pressure combined with the rotating motion sends sharp pangs into the joint. I make sure to limber up while setting up, this way my joints and major muscles are warmed up and ready to go. Icing when I take a break helps with the pain. Pockets` suggestion was on point btw.

Also, Tylenol like an hour before is helpful to take the edge off.

[ElLeon]

Could also be inflammation due to diet.

[The Driver]

I use a GG6 with 5.5 inch pads and 4 inch pads. It`s not too bad, but definitely vibrates. Maybe I need to get one of those tennis elbow bands to put on when detailing.

What gen polisher? 1,2 or 3.

[wdmaccord]

I think the Gen 2 was the original that I got, then had warranty replacement a couple months ago and don`t know if they sent me a 2 or 3? Is there a way to tell?

[Nixma]

Out of curiosity, have you been "diagnosed" with tennis elbow by a professional or is it what you are calling it because thats where the pain is? I would recommend that you do "warm up" before you start working as Alexxx said.

[tropicsteve]

I use a griot`s 6" and 3" and yes, they do vibrate a lot. if money was not a problem, I would definitely be using a rupes. I was surprised by their very efficient, smooth operation. I like pocket`s advice of using vibration damping gloves in the meantime.

[0inDetail0]

The vibrations even minor can kill your elbow. I do not detail full time so my arm gets a break. You can always grab a pair of anti-vibration gloves. I forget the one`s I got off the top of my head. I have cut way back on my jobs so it`s not that bad. Right now I just have numbness in my fingers but that`s because of a bad disc in my back.

[The Driver]

I think the Gen 2 was the original that I got, then had warranty replacement a couple months ago and don`t know if they sent me a 2 or 3? Is there a way to tell?

If it`s a 2nd gen they vibrate a lot more than the third gens. Look at pictures of the two the have different heads.

[TacoHerder]

Got tennis elbow from playing baseball. Still gives me problems at certain angles when holding something with weight. Pockets gave some great advise, the vibrations make it so much worse. Find a brace you can wear and that will also help.

[wdmaccord]

Based on the pics I can find of the 3rd Gen, it appears that is what I have (the original and replacement both appear to be 3rd gen). I`ll look into some ideas on here and appreciate all the feedback on this "off-topic" subject.

[wdmaccord]

I`ve been doing searches on vibration dampening gloves. Lots of different ones. Thought I would hit you guys up for recommendations? Thanks.