A Little Bit of Hope

In August, 2009, I underwent surgery to repair a tendon in my elbow.  I tried playing racquetball for the first time in January, 2010 and again in February, 2010.  Because the tennis elbow pain came back after playing a little racquetball, I was convinced that I would never be able to play racquetball again, which sucks, because I honestly enjoy that sport.

A friend here at work told me about a tennis elbow brace that he really likes.  It wasn't very expensive, so I decided to give it a shot.

Today, I tentatively hit a ball around a racquetball court for a while.  No pain.  No soreness.  So I started hitting the ball a little harder.  No pain.  No soreness.  I continued to hit harder and harder until my arm was pretty tired.  No pain.  No soreness.

I know that one session doesn't necessarily mean that I'll be able to play racquetball again, but at least I have a tiny glimmer of hope that I might be able to play again.

Only time will tell.