Elbow Pains

After attempting numerous tantrums, I now have sharp pains on the inside of elbows. Does anyone have similar problems with sore elbows?

I've battled through the same thing and spoke to many guys who are better than me, who have experienced this as well. I first got that pain when I was learning a 360. It is happening because when you are landing (or attempting to save a landing) from a tantrum or 3, you end up really pulling on the rope. I call it "wakeboard elbow". Mine has gotten so bad that I have taken perscrition strength Naproxin to make the pain go away (only temporarily though). Naproxin is like advil, but better in my book. I carry it all the time now. I still get it now and then, especially if I start doing a bunch of one arm landing tricks.

The fix is to learn how to land those types of tricks better. I know that sounds simple, but as my tantrum has gotten better and my 3 more consistant, now I don't get that pain as much.

On the Tantrum, try fliping wake to wake instead of away from the boat. This is done by shaping your cut towards the wake. I "used to" not change my approach for a tantrum, but now I flatten the board and turn slightly towards the boat. This way when I land, I am not falling away from the boat, but rather towards the opposite shore and puts a ton less stress on the arm.

As for the 3s, I use the same cut now as my tantrum, and I land them w/o yanking my out of my socket.

Mineral Ice also works well to deaden the pain.

Good Luck!

Very commom and similar to tennis elbow...tendonitis (sp?)...that's why anti-inflamatories work temporarily. I get it every year. It's caused by weakness in the forearms. I didn't believe that either until I bought one of those wraps that you wear just BELOW the elbow...about $5 at Wal-Mart and the benefits are worth $50. Give it try; you won't be sorry.

Good call Eric, I have done this also and it helped. Also Keep your joints as warm as possible before and during riding.

Here is one that has been around forever: WD-40. Spray it on your elbow. I didn't believe it until I tried it. However, who know about the long term effects. I have this funny little twitch now.

Yeah. Sounds like Wakeboarders Elbow. It is caused from the jerk of the rope, as others said.

I have the same problem. I noticed when I ride in cold weather, the pain is much more severe. The pain always comes when I try and save a landing or land straight armed. So I'm trying one of those hyperextension elbow braces this weekend. Let you know how it works. Maybe I just need to learn how to ride more properly, but easier said than done.

ive gotten that pain before it sucks i get bad pains just like it in my knees as well i take aleve like 4 works like a charm lol

LP,

I've noticed the pain is worse when it is cold as well. I thought I was crazy, but you've noticed that too.

Another tip is wear a neoprene elbow brace. Just keeping it warm has always helped me.

Didn't read the comments but I had the same thing happen to me (with tantrums) but found out how to end the problem. I think for me it came from having my arm straight when I landed and the rope yanking on my arm. I started keeping my arms bent and closer into me (better form anyways)and my problems are gone now. Maybe it will work for you.

I'll have to try the elbow wrap next time i ride but that wont be for a little while now. My beautiful wife gave birth to our first born on monday. So i'll have to find time between changing diapers.LOL