had the same problem heavy curls are just not possible, but to make things a little more livable i always wear elbow wraps, i ice after the gym, i massage in some stuff called penetrex 4 times a day, i have started using heat after 24 hours, just a note on nsaids is they are a killer on the kidneys, so go easy with them i was taking aspirin twice a day and really drove my kidney numbers downTennis elbow is not easy to rehab. Unfortunately your going to have to avoid exercises that aggravate the injury.... Heavy curls. Initially ice the holy hell out of it to reduce inflammation. Then stretching, massage and something called ART. I had it in both elbows from heavy DB curls. I was able to get over that now have biceps tendinitis.... Wtf. Injuries suck & you have to do your best to work around that shit. Best of luck brother!
Ah I found my problem. The root cause side lateral dumbbell raises
POB, Improper form & Too heavy weight?
I used to use cable's but changed my days at the gym ...
So now all those guys sit on all the equipment talking, chatting with / watching girls, social hour while they're at the "club".
I don't have the time nor patience to wait for them to get done with their umm "sets".
I'll cut back on the weight.
Check my form.
It just seems to happen to a certain percentage of people. Not really your fault.
I don't think long limbs or certain exercises do it, over use may contribute. I've had it for years, off and on right arm to left arm. It's inflamed tendons, tendonitis. I don't stop training anymore I just lighten up the curls, they're pretty much for some reason the cause for me anyways.
POB, You have a link or info on those techniques?
Just Google around for therapists in your area and see if they perform either.
Another option is for $30 from roguefitness.com get the voodoo Floss compression bands. Wrap the elbow and just start moving the elbow all around. Their site has vids on how to use it. Very easy and super effective.