What is Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is inflammation and pain along the inside part of your elbow. It can be a result of increased forces placed on that area or increased use of the muscles attaching to the inside part of the elbow. It can affect all ages and similar symptoms can be seen with adolescent overhead athletes.
Symptoms of Golfer’s Elbow
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- Pain on the inside part of the elbow
- Elbow stiffness
- Weakness with gripping
- Numbness and tingling into hand and fingers
Treatment for golfer’s elbow
You want to limit the aggravating movements and actions initially and it is important to seek golf physical therapy treatment immediately. The longer you wait to treat, the longer it will take to resolve.
PT2Go will establish a plan to treat the CAUSE of your injury. This will help your pain, improve your function, and prevent it from coming back again. Our goal is to give you the tools to make your body work!
