Where you feel the stretch might vary, but if done correctly you will stretch all the relevant portions of the muscle. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds, feel a tension in the forearm. Be sure to keep your elbow straight throughout. |
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How many how often? |
Try doing 3 to 5 exercises at a time, holding for 20-30 seconds. You can repeat this again at intervals in the day. |
What is the benefit of this exercise? |
This exercise mainly stretches the muscles over the forearm which originate from the common extensor tendon at the outer aspect of your painful elbow. The stretch generates a useful stress on the tendon to assist healing. |
What can I expect to happen? |
You may feel a stretch in your forearm and wrist. Sometimes some discomfort in the outer elbow at the tennis elbow pain-site when you release the stretch. All of this is normal. |
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