Golfer’s Elbow?

Golfer’s Elbow, medically referred to as medial epicondylitis, is pain on the inside of the elbow. It’s different from Tennis Elbow, which is pain on the outside of the elbow.

Golfer’s Elbow is thought to be associated with irritation of the tendons in the wrist and finger flexor muscles as they attach on the medial epicondyle located on the inside of the elbow.

You might be tempted to think that only golfers experience this painful condition. But it can result from a variety of other activities that require repetitive use of the fingers and wrist. Actions that surpass the strength of these muscles (like climbing, gripping, etc), can also create pain in this region.

Broadly speaking, this is a form of “tendinopathy” that responds well to resistance training protocols that increase capacity of the tendons.

At Chiropractic Saint Louis, we may be able to help you avoid surgery using specific exercises and soft tissue techniques. Click here to schedule an appointment and begin feeling relief from this painful condition.