Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) causes pain and inflammation on the outer part of the elbow, while golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) results in pain and inflammation on the inner part of the elbow. Both conditions result from overuse and strain of the forearm muscles and tendons, which leads to microtears and inflammation.
What causes Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow?
Commonly associated with tennis players, tennis elbow can occur with frequent use of the forearm muscles. While many recreational and professional golfers suffer from golfer’s elbow, patients engaging in activities that involve repetitive wrist flexion or gripping may also receive that diagnosis due to:
- Overuse
- Muscle strain
- Repetitive stress
Symptoms of Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow
Patients who suffer from tennis or golfer’s elbow experience similar symptoms such as:
- Pain and tenderness on outside (tennis elbow) or inside (golfer’s elbow) the elbow
- Pain may extend to the forearm and wrist
- Weak grip strength
- Elbow stiffness
- Numbness or tingling
- Worsening pain with activity
Diagnosing Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow
The Orthohealing Center’s physicians will conduct a thorough review of symptoms and administer physical tests to assess the severity and chronicity, and ultrasound is used to visualize the tendons and surrounding tissues.
Nonsurgical Treatment for Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow
Our nonsurgical treatments for tennis and golfer’s elbow aim to reduce pain, improve mobility, enhance quality of life, and get patients “back in the game.” Customized treatment plans are based on the extent of a patient’s symptoms, activity goals, and lifestyle. We offer the following nonsurgical treatments for tennis and golfer’s elbow:
