Golfers Elbow

Golfer's elbow is a common ailment, not only for golfers but anyone that uses their arm in a repetitive motion that stresses the muscle and tendons of the forearm.

A steroid injection may be considered if more conservative treatment is not effective.

Medial epicondylitis usually comes on gradually over time & is an uncomfortable ni**le before it develops into a painful injury.

As with any overuse injury, its crucial to get treatment for golfers elbow quickly

Apply the PRICE principles of protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation when the injury is acutely painful.

Medial epicondylitis is caused by repeated wrist flexion or bending the wrist, particularly against resistance such as holding a golf club.

Golfers elbow is not as well known as its cousin, tennis elbow. Both are forms of elbow tendonitis.

The site of injury is typically the medial epicondyle, a bony bump on the inside of the elbow where these muscles attach.