Newsletter Video, May 2025

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Disclaimer - Any exercises recommended here are for educational purposes only, and before you try any of them, consult with your therapist or doctor.

Individual Techniques Described in the Video Above

Cross Friction Massage for Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

To help ease pain from tennis elbow, use one or two fingers to apply gentle but firm pressure just below the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). Move your fingers in a small back-and-forth motion—about half an inch in each direction—perpendicular to the tendon fibers. Continue this motion for 1–2 minutes. You can perform this 1–2 times per day.

Cross Friction Massage for Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)

For golfer’s elbow, apply firm pressure just below the inside of the elbow (medial epicondyle) using your fingers. Move across the tendon—not along it—with a small, half-inch back-and-forth motion. Aim for 1–2 minutes of massage, once or twice a day. Be consistent, and avoid pressing so hard that it causes sharp pain.

Cross Friction Massage for Shoulder Tendinitis

To treat shoulder tendinitis, locate the sore area at the front or top of your shoulder where the tendon is irritated. Use your fingertips to press into the tendon and move in a short, firm back-and-forth motion across the fibers. Stay within a half-inch range, and massage for 1–2 minutes. Repeat 1–2 times per day, as tolerated.

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