What Causes Golfer's Elbow?
Also known as Medial Epicondylitis, Golfer's elbow is a condition where you feel pain on the inside portion of the bony part of your elbow. It is due to an overuse of the forearm muscles that flex the wrist. It is not limited to only golfers! Anyone who repeatedly holds a firm grip on an object while flexing the wrist.
Some common symptoms of golfer's elbow are:
Pain and tenderness in the inner portion of the elbow with certain movements
Stiffness in the elbow joint
Weakness in the hand and wrist. May be difficult to make a fist
Numbness and tingliness in the ring and pinky finger as a nerve could be compressed
How Can Chiropractic Care Help Golfer's Elbow?
Chiropractic care is helpful when dealing with golfer's elbow. We focus on decreasing elbow pain and stiffness and work on the muscles forearm to promote relaxation. Using the TPI Functional Movement Screen, we also take a deep dive in how you move in your golf swing, to see if there is any areas we can improve on to ensure your elbow pain doesn't return.
What To Expect For Treatment?
Chiropractic adjustments to the elbow and wrist if needed
Manual Muscle Therapy to the forearm flexor group of muscles
Corrective exercises focused on increasing forearm strength
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