They are tennis elbow bands. I also had it terrible & it took several monthys to heal. I wore a tennis elbow band & fished on. It hasn't bothered me in years. I litterally threw a rod out into the lake because my tendons were so inflamed that I had very little grip left. Doctor told me to get one & take it off only when going to bed at night & I did & am fully recovered for about 5 years now. I had it so bad I sold my new boat & thought I was done for good. Thankfully I was wrong. They 100% work.