A Pain In The Elbow

[[old] pablobattu]

Dear Rowers,<br /><br />I purchased a Concept2 Model D in October 2004 with the aim of losing 3 stones in 9 months (1 stone is 14 pounds).<br /><br />It is now April and I have taken off 1.5 stone - so I'm halfway through.<br /><br />I started at 20.5 stone - and now I'm 19 stone. I'm 6ft 4in. <br /><br />I believe the second half of the programme will be harder than the first - with more sacrifices to make.<br /><br />But I have hit a problem! I have a nagging and persistent pain on the inside of my right elbow joint. I have consulted the health dictionary - and I'm damn sure that I have Medial Epicondylitis - or Golfer's Elbhow (a derivative of Tenis Elbow - but on the other side of the elbow joint).<br /><br />The only piece of solace I saw whilst reading the information was the word "technique" - can anyone suggest any techniques to stop the flexing of the right wrist whilst snatching and pulling?<br /><br />Incidently - I play golf frequently badly and left handed.<br /><br />Pablobattu.<br /><br />

[[old] holm188]

Hi Pablobattu,<br /><br />It seems that you are new at rowing (or only new to erging?). You might grab/hold the handle too firmly while pulling. You actually only need to hook onto the handle with your fingers and the wrist has to stay flat in extension of the forearm.<br /><br />The best would be to go to a rowing club that has a good coach to give you some tips. Or look at some videos of good rowers and pay attention to their hands.<br /><br />Good luck,<br /><br />Holm