Golfer’s Elbow

Golfer’s Elbow Doesn’t Have to Halt Your Game Permanently

Our golfer’s elbow treatment relieves pain and inflammation on the inner side of the elbow. Also called medial epicondylitis, this condition develops when the tendons connecting the forearm muscles to the elbow become irritated from overuse.

Despite its name, it doesn’t only affect golfers. Repetitive gripping, lifting, throwing, or typing can all lead to symptoms such as tenderness, stiffness, weak grip strength, and pain that travels into the forearm or wrist.

Care focuses on calming inflammation and strengthening the surrounding muscles. Your plan may include soft tissue therapy, targeted stretches, and joint mobilization. We’ll also suggest activity changes to help keep the problem from returning.

Most Treatment Is Non-invasive

Like tennis elbow, which occurs on the outside of the elbow, golfer’s elbow has pain as a main symptom. You might also experience numbness or even tingling, and your elbow can feel both weak and unable to move that well. Treatment is generally non-invasive, with surgery reserved only for really resistant cases that aren’t responding after months and months of non-invasive treatment. So, keep in mind that it really is in your best interests to be as strict as possible about following your doctor’s recommendations for treatment.

Treatment usually consists of periodically putting ice on the inside of your elbow as well as doing specific exercises and stretches every day. Your doctor will show you what to do. You’ll also need to stop playing golf until you’re better and have your doctor’s OK.

If you have a tendency to curl your arm or wrist in your sleep, you may want to look into wearing a brace that keeps your elbow straight. Be careful and make sure you get a brace that won’t irritate your skin.

Another treatment you can try is chiropractic. Don’t stop doing the exercises that your doctor gave you, but add chiropractic treatment to the mix. This will help reduce tension in your muscles that could be creating more pain for your elbow tendon.

Get a Better Grip on Pain With Our Golfer’s Elbow Treatment

Return to your swing, workouts, or daily tasks with our golfer’s elbow treatment at Discover Integrated Health. We’ll help you heal and rebuild strength. Schedule a visit today.

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