Golfer's Elbow
What is Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s
Elbow, also known as Medial Epicondylitis, is a
condition which causes pain in the muscles on the inside of the elbow and
the forearm. Often the pain is localised on the elbow and pain
typically worsens with certain movements. However, the pain can spread into the
forearm and wrist making it hard to perform basic movements with the affected
arm such as grabbing objects.
Causes
§ Golfers Elbow is another overuse injury due to wear and tear of
the tendons and muscles which attach to the inner elbow known as forearm
flexors.
Golfers elbow develop as a result of activities which require
forceful, repetitive gripping and occupational motions such as:
§ Throwing
§ Rock climbing
§ Weight training
These movements are
typical in jobs in construction, plumbing, clerical work, carpentry and
butchery.
Symptoms
§ Pain and tenderness on the inner side of the elbow.Pain
typically worsens with certain movements.
§ Stiffness especially toward the end of the day or activity
§ Painful to make a fist or grabbing an object
§ Weakness in the hands and wrists
§ Numbness or tingling may radiate into fingers but mainly on the
ring and little fingers
Prevention:
If you feel any of the symptoms, please stop engaging in
activities that involve problematic movements which aggravate your pain. Rest
your arm and book yourself an appointment to see us at the clinic. The two
biggest prevention strategies for Golfers’ Elbow is to get hands-on treatment
to address the tight muscles and the opposing muscles to take the pressure of
the elbow. Additionally, strength training exercises you’ll be recommended by
the clinic is equally as important to fast track your recovery and to fully
eliminate the pain. Golfers’ elbow is a chronic and overuse injury and it can
be very frustrating to deal with especially since we use our hands all the
time. But please don’t try and manage chronic pain on your own. Give us a call
today, so we can give you exactly what you need to eradicate the pain.