Golfers elbow
Golfers elbow is a painful condition affecting the inner aspect of the upper forearm/elbow, and is often exacerbated by gripping/squeezing or performing repetitive wrist movements. Physiotherapy can help by advising ways to manage painful activity and guiding you on suitable exercises.
What is it?
Golfers elbow is a condition causing pain over the inside of the elbow, often exacerbated with gripping/squeezing and repetitive wrist movements. The pain may be due to a number of different issues which could include microscopic tears, inflammation and weakness in the muscle or tendon which flexes your wrist where it attaches onto the elbow joint. It is also known as medial epicondylitis. In most cases, symptoms get better within a year, however physiotherapy can help with managing and treating the condition.
Who does it affect?
It most commonly affects people aged between 30-50 and is more common in females than males. Smokers and those who are overweight are also more at risk. It can come on by itself, but it is usually associated with a change in the amount of activity you are doing with your arm, or can be due to a trauma to the area, such as bumping your elbow.