I had been 20 years since I played competitive tennis on a consistent basis, but I finally started playing at least 2 times a week. Unfortunately, it looks like age has caught up with me. I have developed a nasty case of “golfers elbow”.
What is the difference between golphers elbow and tennis elbow? The side of the elbow that hurts. Mine is on the inside or pinkie side of the arm. I took a few weeks off, but I could not resist the call of the courts. I went back out and played and hurt my arm again. I have figured out it is my service style that is killing me. I hit it with a ton of top spin. I have made a change and have started working on a more traditional style and I am also working hard to use more leg power than arm power. Also, I am told by all that my favorite racket, the Wilson Pro Staff Original, is most to blame. It is a beautiful weapon, but very unforgiving. I am looking at replacing it and so far I have not come to terms with having to give up this racket.
I will give an update after a couple weeks of rest.