Understanding Golfer's Elbow
This is the “mirror” of tennis elbow, affecting the tendons on the inside of the joint. It is common in people who do repetitive lifting, hammering, or gripping.
Common Symptoms
- Pain on the inner elbow when flexing the wrist or shaking hands.
- Stiffness in the elbow joint.
- Reduced grip strength.
The Ashbourne Approach
First, we need to address any problems at the neck or shoulder that might be impacting the problem. If the pain is troubling daily tasks, offloading in the form of a brace or taping may be required. It’s then about loading the affected tendon/muscle appropriately with a tailored programme often involving ‘eccentric’ exercises. Local electrotherapy treatments or acupuncture are useful adjuncts too. We also check your technique (sport, home activity or at work) to identify any biomechanical errors causing the strain. We know how debilitating this common problem can be and we’ll really work with you to discover how/why this started and how to prevent it coming back.
