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mojust · 05-16-2006, 06:30 PM

Since I've had my XD, I've been shooting a lot. I have something like tennis elbow. Anybody have a similar experience?

Beowolf · 05-16-2006, 09:38 PM

Yes I have... But it is not related to shooting.

mojust · 05-17-2006, 05:45 AM

Ha ha ha. I know what you've doing.

propellerhead · 05-17-2006, 07:34 AM

Mine does once in a while. I try not to tense my arm so much when I shoot. It also helps me to exercise the elbow through its full range in the morning. After I brush my teeth, I do these half-ass push ups against the bathroom sink. I step back from the sink and put my hands on the edge of the bathroom sink counter top. Then do like 5 push ups. It puts my elbow through the full range of motion with some light load. Yes, it sucks when your mind is young and your body isn't.

**Old School** · 05-17-2006, 07:44 AM

It is common and happens to a lot of people.

skygun9 · 05-17-2006, 11:57 AM

Never had the elbow thing but my right wrist gets a bit sore when shooting lots of +P .45 ammo.

Skygun9

**heritageguy** · 05-17-2006, 06:23 PM

It's a form of tennis elbow. I started using a Tenex elbow shock absorber about 10 years ago and haven't had a problem since. The shock absorber is a wristband holding a dome filled with mercury. It intercepts the shock of the recoil and stops it from getting to your elbow. It was originally developed for tennis players but works amazingly well for shooting magnum class or large bore pistols. Do a search on Tenex tennis and you will get several hits. Here's one link:

http://www.courtsidesports.com/store...hock-Absorber/

Hope this helps.

Beowolf · 05-19-2006, 07:06 PM

Seriously, I would stretch out your arm, elbow and wrist before and after shooting to help. Golfers or Tennis elbow is not fun. The only cure is rest, and that does not eliminate it. You risk it coming back later on.

I just recently had surgery to help with the Golfers Elbow and Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome. I now have to learn how to handle a firearm again. It has changed everything I do and do not want to see anyone go through this.

Look for stretches online and try a brace or two like heritageguy suggested.

Good Luck

mojust · 05-19-2006, 09:43 PM

I've had success with an elbow brace that compresses the tendons and helps absorb shock. The pain in the immediate elbow area where the tendons attack is gone, but there is tenderness further up the forearm in the direction of the hand. I'm also taking naproxyn.

Went to the range today and shot 100 rounds of 9 millimeter after warming up with stretches. No pain.

I'm also watching my grip: no locked elbows and a better distribution of grip between both hands.

Wish me luck.

propellerhead · 05-19-2006, 10:10 PM

I might try an elbow brace and see how that goes for me.

05-16-2006, 06:30 PM	#1
mojust XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 169	sore elbow from shooting? Since I've had my XD, I've been shooting a lot. I have something like tennis elbow. Anybody have a similar experience? __________________ Sig 228, 226 Blackwater, S&W 60, Mossberg 590, XD .45 ACP, Springfield 1911, Smith 1911. Happiness is a warm gun

05-16-2006, 09:38 PM	#2
Beowolf XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6	Yes I have... But it is not related to shooting. __________________ XD 45ACP Service Sako 75 SS .308 Steyr M40 Ruger Security Six 357

05-17-2006, 05:45 AM	#3
mojust XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 169	Ha ha ha. I know what you've doing. __________________ Sig 228, 226 Blackwater, S&W 60, Mossberg 590, XD .45 ACP, Springfield 1911, Smith 1911. Happiness is a warm gun

05-17-2006, 07:34 AM	#4
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,571	Mine does once in a while. I try not to tense my arm so much when I shoot. It also helps me to exercise the elbow through its full range in the morning. After I brush my teeth, I do these half-ass push ups against the bathroom sink. I step back from the sink and put my hands on the edge of the bathroom sink counter top. Then do like 5 push ups. It puts my elbow through the full range of motion with some light load. Yes, it sucks when your mind is young and your body isn't. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

05-17-2006, 07:44 AM	#5
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	It is common and happens to a lot of people. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

05-17-2006, 11:57 AM	#6
skygun9 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 295	Never had the elbow thing but my right wrist gets a bit sore when shooting lots of +P .45 ammo. Skygun9 __________________ Kahr PM9 Black Stainless w/Trijicon\'s (BUG) Kimber Covert Stainless (everyday carry) Kimber Pro CDP II (second carry gun) Les Baer Thunder Ranch (match gun) Springfield XD-45acp Service (new fun gun)

05-17-2006, 06:23 PM	#7
heritageguy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 151	Yes I experienced the same thing It's a form of tennis elbow. I started using a Tenex elbow shock absorber about 10 years ago and haven't had a problem since. The shock absorber is a wristband holding a dome filled with mercury. It intercepts the shock of the recoil and stops it from getting to your elbow. It was originally developed for tennis players but works amazingly well for shooting magnum class or large bore pistols. Do a search on Tenex tennis and you will get several hits. Here's one link: http://www.courtsidesports.com/store...hock-Absorber/ Hope this helps.

05-19-2006, 07:06 PM	#8
Beowolf XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6	Seriously, I would stretch out your arm, elbow and wrist before and after shooting to help. Golfers or Tennis elbow is not fun. The only cure is rest, and that does not eliminate it. You risk it coming back later on. I just recently had surgery to help with the Golfers Elbow and Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome. I now have to learn how to handle a firearm again. It has changed everything I do and do not want to see anyone go through this. Look for stretches online and try a brace or two like heritageguy suggested. Good Luck __________________ XD 45ACP Service Sako 75 SS .308 Steyr M40 Ruger Security Six 357

05-19-2006, 09:43 PM	#9
mojust XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 169	I've had success with an elbow brace that compresses the tendons and helps absorb shock. The pain in the immediate elbow area where the tendons attack is gone, but there is tenderness further up the forearm in the direction of the hand. I'm also taking naproxyn. Went to the range today and shot 100 rounds of 9 millimeter after warming up with stretches. No pain. I'm also watching my grip: no locked elbows and a better distribution of grip between both hands. Wish me luck. __________________ Sig 228, 226 Blackwater, S&W 60, Mossberg 590, XD .45 ACP, Springfield 1911, Smith 1911. Happiness is a warm gun

05-19-2006, 10:10 PM	#10
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,571	I might try an elbow brace and see how that goes for me. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

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