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It's not so much support for the tendons. One of the theories behind it is that it helps lift the skin away from the structures underneath it (microscopically) which allows a little more room for swelling, which in turn helps minimize pain.
A second theory is that it acts much like rubbing an area does, which interrupts the pain signal to the brain. It is ...
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RICE. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
For the first 24-72 hours you want all of the above. Rest it as much as possible, wrap and ice (20 mins on at at time, frozen peas/corn work great for icepacks), and keep elevated as much as possible.
After that initial period, ice directly after activity to minimize swelling, and you can also use moist heat to ...
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Since your question gives the impression that you are at least a somewhat experienced person when it comes to exercising and working out, then there are two possibilities that suggest themselves.
Improper form - You've got something in your lifting form that is wrong so you get an imbalance in how the muscles are being used. It's either learned or your ...
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