Hello, folks!

Anyone out there ever have to contend with a case of carpenter's elbow (otherwise known as tennis elbow)? I just started timberframing this year at Dreaming Creek in Virginia. I seem to have developed a mild-to-moderate case of this dreaded malady after a nine-week stint of overtime, and would gratefully welcome any advice, testimonials, stories of recovery and return to work, etc. I love my job and really don't want to lose it. The pain hasn't yet gotten to the point of keeping me from working altogether, but lifting heavy tools like the 16-inch circular saws and the planers is getting difficult. I want to nip this in the bud if I can.

Many thanks for any advice and encouragement.

Nina Cohen
Floyd, VA