About 8 weeks ago, I had a hard session and noticed a immediate stiffness in my arm the next day. This has continued since then, but after 2 more weeks climbing turned to pain. I've rested it ever since then.
I've done some research in books and on the web and the obvious answer seems golfer's elbow. However, I'm not sure....
1. The pain is not directly on the elbow, more like 1-2 inches along the forearm from the elbow.
2. It doesn't hurt when I bend my arm under strain, only when I hang open handed or hand jam. For example I can wash my hair in the shower quite happily with my fingers flexed but it's really painful if I do it with flat palms. Likewise, washing my face is painful, but not brushing my teeth!
3. Crimping doesn't hurt as much.
4. I've tried to usual NSAIDs, ice-packs and rest, but it has not improved one little bit after 6 weeks.
5. Also, I thought that golfer's elbow was supposed to come on gradually?
I can't think it would be a forearm muscle tear as it's not really painful when I climb, only really afterwards once it has been aggrevated. Massage also seems to make it more painful.
Also, does anyone know the details of that climbing specific physio in Sheffield? I think he used to operate out of the same place as Prof Rolfe, the knee and foot specialist.
Thanks!