Painful elbows

[1slowcoach]

For some reason, about 10-15 minutes into my run my elbows start getting painful. Does anyone else have this problem or should I be heading to the doctor?

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Not heard of this. Are you carrying a water bottle in your hands? Are your shoulders and arms relaxed? Or perhaps you're doing some other activity that is aggravating your elbows but you only notice when you run.

[1slowcoach Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

I don't carry a water bottle. I did think it was because I might be clenching my fists as a ran but as I have made a conscious effort to ensure they are relaxed an there has been no improvement I have eliminated that as a cause.

I can't think of anything specific that I do that would affect my elbows without knowing at the time. So it's a bit of a mystery.

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Your elbows aren't rubbing against your sides are they?

[1slowcoach Graduate]

Not that I'm aware of.

[Elfe5 Graduate]

I don't know about sore elbows - but I do sometimes notice my elbows feel a bit stiff and I straighten my arms downwards by my sides, flex my fingers a couple of times and give my hands/wrists a slight shake. This makes me more comfortable. Maybe try that every few minutes and see if it helps?? 😀

[1slowcoach Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Yes the pain is like stiff joints. I straighten my arms several times while running with no effect......sometimes feels worse after doing so. Guess I have to put it down to getting old.

[misswobble Graduate]

I get it from time to time I ignore it 😊