almost 3 years ago

Golfer’s elbow happens when your forearm muscle attachment on the inside crook of your elbow becomes inflamed. These muscles are responsible for flexing your wrist and fingers, and repeated or intense movements can strain them.

“The muscle and tendon tissues become disorganized and can be inflamed, so they can’t function normally,” “We see it in people who play sports where they throw, swing or weight lift and have jobs where they grip and hold things.”

Elbow and forearm (lower arm) pain are the most common symptoms, especially when you bend your wrist or squeeze something with your hand. But some people also experience wrist and hand weakness or numbness.

“It’s important to figure out what’s causing the condition so you get the right treatment,” Dr. Popiolkowski says. “Rest may calm down your symptoms, but it can’t restore the muscle and tendons’ ability to do their normal workload.”

Treating golfer’s elbow We recommend seeing a physical therapist if you think you have a golfer’s elbow.

“There’s usually something above or below the elbow that’s making those muscles work too hard or incorrectly,” he says. “A physical therapist can determine the cause of your symptoms, create a plan to get them under control and prevent future issues.”

How does a golfer’s elbow brace work? Most golfer’s elbow braces are counterforce braces with hook and loop closures and a raised padded surface that you put directly over your affected muscle.

“When you tighten the strap, the raised area puts added pressure directly to the muscles affected below the painful attachment on the elbow,” “The pressure of the strap helps reduce pain and strain on those muscles. Use it to help in the short-term while you work on a long-term fix with your physical therapist.”

A long-term fix typically involves stretches and exercises to help rebuild strength and function in your arm.