SERVING UP THE FACTS
WHAT IS TENNIS ELBOW?
If you’re a golfer or tennis player, you know how important it is to keep your arms in the best shape possible. You likely exercise them often and pay careful attention to how they feel on a daily basis. What do you do if you start to feel pain in and around your elbow? This painful phenomenon is often referred to as tennis elbow and is the bane of many tennis players and golfers.
create a game plan that works for your needs and teach you several wrist and arm exercises that will help reduce the pain while restoring motion. Even after the pain subsides and you feel back to normal, it’s in your best interest to continue with your wellness plan to keep the pain at bay. While tennis elbow sounds like something that only affects athletes, anyone who performs repetitive motions throughout each day can experience it. Painters, dentists, musicians, and chefs
Tennis elbow occurs when the tendons surrounding the elbow develop too much stress. This can happen after too much repetitive motion, especially if you continue to play through fatigue and pain. You may notice that your grip has weakened, and simple movements will become more difficult and painful. You may even feel a constant pain that starts in the elbow and extends into the forearm and wrist. If you experience these symptoms and they persist for several days, you should see a doctor to determine if you have tennis elbow.
can all get tennis elbow just by performing their regular job duties. You may have to adjust your technique to prevent tennis elbow pain from returning, especially if you got it from playing tennis. Don’t let it get so bad that you can no longer work or participate in your favorite hobbies. Get an expert’s opinion so you can get the relief you need. Give us a call today to see how we can help you!
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Sweet Potato Jalapeño Poppers
Inspired by ForksOverKnives.com
Healthy, zingy, and savory, these vegan sweet potato jalapeño poppers are a flavorful appetizer.
INGREDIENTS • 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric • Salt and pepper, to taste • 7 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large saucepan, place sweet potato chunks in a steamer basket. Add water just below steamer basket and boil. Steam for around 10 minutes. Remove sweet potatoes, and let cool in a bowl before mashing. 3. In a small saucepan, whisk together milk, yeast, vinegar, and turmeric. Boil, then cook for 1 minute or until thickened. 4. In a blender, combine milk mixture and mashed sweet potatoes until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Spoon sweet potato mixture into jalapeño halves. Place on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
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