How is Golfer’s Elbow treated?
The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and allow the tendon in the elbow to heal.
- Treatment usually starts with anti-inflammatory medicines, and trying a physical therapy program. Many people get better using these treatments.
- Some people get cortisone shots. These are shots of steroid medicine into the painful area to reduce swelling. Cortisone shots often work well to relieve pain.
- If other treatments don’t work and you are not getting better, surgery might be an option.
How is golfer’s elbow diagnosed?
Your doctor may ask questions about your past health and then examine you. The doctor may press on areas and move your hand and wrists in certain ways to see if that causes pain. These tests will show the doctor if your pain is in your elbow and where in the elbow it is.
What are the symptoms for Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s elbow causes pain on the inside of your elbow. Your elbow may feel stiff, and it may hurt when you make a fist. Some people with golfer’s elbow feel weakness and tingling in the arm and fingers.
What causes golfer’s elbow?
Golfer’s elbow is an overuse injury. These kinds of injuries are caused by putting too much stress on your muscles, joints, or other tissues without allowing them to recover.
Golfer’s Elbow Pain Specialist
Dr Kevin Yip, Orthopaedic Specialist
