In my journey, elbow pain has been a puzzle for many years. After many years it was finally determined to be a combination of fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, bursitis, bone spurs and arthritis - no wonder it took so long...

In answer to your question, yes, I was given exercises, by an excellent physical therapist, in conjunction with a full pain management program. It consists of stretching the spine, stretching & mobilizing the neck and shoulders, stretching the arms and shoulders, paying attention to posture at all times, and not leaning on my arms, elbows or forearms. It started working within the first 2 weeks, and I gradually improved over about 2 months. A year and a half later, I still do the exercises faithfully. If I miss a few days, my entire body tells me "DO IT!"

Can you get a referral for a few sessions with a therapist who specialises in mobility and chronic pain? These folks can be almost magical at pinpointing the exact form and extension you need to help your body, especially if you work with them.
Sue

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