Elbow pain using handheld release

[Rob5589]

After going back and forth I have decided to go all in with a handheld. So far, so good for the most part. However I am experiencing some slight pain in the drawing elbow. Nothing severe, kind of similar to tennis elbow, which I have in the opposite elbow. My self diagnosis says that I may be pronating my hand too far and/or gripping the release too tightly???

I am using a 4 finger but dropping off my pinkie which I find more comfortable.

Anyone have experience with the same issue? Any insight is appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Beendare]

Stop and see a PT before it gets chronic and you req surgery like me.

its tension related. A PT will fix you up

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[Johnboy]

Buy this: https://www.roguefitness.com/voodoo-floss-bands
Do this three times per day:

Then, in a month, report back here that your elbow issues are completely resolved.

 

[Rob5589]

Thanks. I do use a band which helps. Probably wasn't 100% clear in my OP; was looking more for a potential cause.

 

[Billy Goat]

Stop and see a PT before it gets chronic and you req surgery like me.

its tension related. A PT will fix you up

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Was yours from compound?


I get it from my stick bows. I just back off from shooting them as much when it develops. It's something that will come about from prolonged shooting sessions several times a week, after a few weeks generally. I was thinking tendonitis.

 

[mscott87]

Was yours from compound?


I get it from my stick bows. I just back off from shooting them as much when it develops. It's something that will come about from prolonged shooting sessions several times a week, after a few weeks generally. I was thinking tendonitis.

Agreed. I was having the same problem off and on. I just cut back on how much I shot for a short time and the problem seemed to resolve itself.

 

[H80Hunter]

I had a same issue with a 4 finger handheld when I switched. I think you engage more forearm muscles with a handheld release. I now shoot with a 2 or 3 finger release and the pain is gone. Seemed better without the pinkie involved but I also may have gotten better as I grew accustomed to the handheld release.

 

[Beendare]

Was yours from compound?

stickbow.

but its all tension/strain related. Elbows have almost no circulation. So if you get a problem there it’s very important you solve it quickly and not let it get chronic like mine did.

A. PT can give you exercises that will help with your elbow so it doesn’t happen again

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