GOLFERS ELBOW
Golfers elbow is due to overuse or injury to the tendon
on the inside of the elbow. Occasionally it IS caused by
playing golf! Golfer's Elbow is the same as Tennis Elbow
but the problem is on the inside of the elbow. It is due
to overuse or injury to the tendon on the inside of the elbow
and occasionally it IS caused by playing golf. The muscles
from the inside of the forearm that flex the fingers towards
the palm and bend the wrist forward blend into one tendon
- the common flexor tendon - which attaches to the bony part
of the elbow on the inside. Golfer's elbow can be caused
by golf, as the name suggests, by constantly taking the divot
with the ball, but it is far from being exclusive to golfers.
Overstraining the wrist, either by bending it repetitively
or by twisting it sideways can bring it on. This may even
be as a result of faulty technique in racket sports or an
unaccustomed activity using the wrist. If you have these
early signs of golfer's elbow you need to seek professional
medical attention as soon as possible. If you have had the
condition a long time, be assured it can still be treated.
TREATMENT
Resting the arm will help to prevent aggravation - golfer's
elbow is not a condition that you can exercise through. Treatment
with Connective Tissue Manipulation
and Manual Lymph Drainage will
help to reduce the pain and stiffness and restore normal movement
and function. By improving the circulation to the tendon then
it is able to settle the inflammation down and heal more quickly.
By reducing the tension in the tendon the fibres are able
to glide on each other and allow freer movement without causing
discomfort and pain. Tendon injury.
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