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Treatment for golf elbow, also called medial epicondylitis, often just means staying off the links for a period of time. On the other hand, golf elbow treatment or medial epicondylitis treatment may require injections from our sports injury team. Don’t put off treatment for medial epicondylitis, because you could end up with more serious consequences. Come to our sports and pain management clinic to get your elbow pain evaluated. Meet our elbow doctor Febin Melepura M.D. who is one of the best elbow and sports pain management specialists in NYC.
Golf Elbow Treatment Medial epicondylitis, more commonly referred to as golf elbow, is a painful condition involving the area on the inside of your elbow where the muscles meet that inner bony point. It’s similar to tennis elbow, though tennis elbow involves the outer point and connecting muscles. The pain may radiate down your forearm and into your wrist and hands.

While medial epicondylitis is often referred to as golf elbow, anyone who repeatedly uses their wrist or clenches their fingers can develop this condition. Since the location for these muscles is on the inside of the arm, traumatic injury is less common. Your Midtown Manhattan sports medicine and pain management team can help you pinpoint the source of your pain and recommend the most effective golf elbow treatment options.

Symptoms of Golf Elbow

The symptoms that often call for treatment of medial epicondylitis vary between individuals. The treatment depends on the cause and length of time you’ve been doing the repetitive movement. Medial epicondylitis symptoms often include:

Pain on the inner side of your elbow
Pain that typically worsens after certain repeating activities
Pain that occurs suddenly or develops slowly over time
Tenderness
Stiffness
Numbness or tingling that may radiate into the ring and/or little finger

What Causes Golfer’s Elbow?

Different activities contribute to or worsen the pain of the golf elbow. If you’re experiencing pain, it may arise from repeated motions involving jobs, hobbies, sports and even mundane activities like eating. Commonly, your doctor sees instances of the condition that result from:

Swinging a golf club or racquet
Squeezing a ball or pitching
Other throwing sports such as football, archery, javelin or bowling
Shaking hands
Turning a doorknob
Lifting weights
Picking up something with your palm down
Repeatedly flexing your wrist
Raking or shoveling
Hammering
Chopping wood
Assembly-line work
Computer work
Cooking
Using a screwdriver
Painting

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When to Seek Medial Epicondylitis Treatment

Many cases of golf elbow resolve on their own.

If left untreated, you may end up with chronic conditions that limit your range of motion or cause a fixed bend in your elbow with the inability to straighten it completely. To prevent long-term issues, consult your pain specialist for any of the following:

You’ve tried home treatment for a few days without experiencing any relief.
The area is hot and inflamed or you have an accompanying fever.
You can’t bend your elbow.
Your elbow looks deformed.
You suspect a broken bone or dislocation.

In determining the correct treatment for golf elbow, your sports and pain specialist takes a detailed medical history, checks your range of motion and looks for signs of swelling, bruising or compromised nerves. Occasionally, electromyography or nerve-testing is done to rule out other issues before you begin golf elbow treatment.

How is Golfer’s Elbow Treated?

Your Manhattan sports medicine doctor devises a treatment for medial epicondylitis that’s customized to your lifestyle and needs. It begins conservatively and may include:

Rest
Eliminating aggravating activities for a while
Ice for 20 to 30 minutes every three to four hours in the first few days
Heat following the same schedule after the first few days
Elastic bandage, brace or splint to reduce the load on your elbows
Over-the-counter medication, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen sodium
Prescription pain relievers for a short period of time
Physical or occupational therapy to include stretching and strengthening exercises for the affected areas
Corticosteroid injections to relieve pain, although these must be used sparingly to avoid tendon rupture
For the severest cases, medial epicondylitis treatment may require surgery to repair tendons or ligaments

What Is Recovery After Golfer’s Elbow?

It’s always preferable to work to prevent injury, either from the beginning or to protect against recurrence after golf elbow treatment. Good posture and healthy technique keep your body well-balanced. Self-care techniques include:

Work to strengthen your forearms to protect the pointy soft tissue that connects to your bone.
Stretch carefully and warm up before any activity that may aggravate or potentially injure your elbow.
Pay attention to form when doing repetitive motions
Take frequent breaks and do stretching exercises in between.
Use the correct equipment for the task you’re working to accomplish.
Know proper techniques for lifting small or large loads.
Listen to your body and know when to rest.

Your elbow pain may be a factor in your life for some time. These injuries do not heal quickly and some individuals fight pain either intermittently or chronically for several months or longer. Early detection and activity modification give you the best chance for a satisfactory outcome. Follow your doctor’s treatment for golf elbow carefully. Open and honest communication with your pain specialist encourages a more rapid recovery time.

Do you have any questions about the golf elbow (medial epicondylitis) treatment we offer in NYC? Would you like to schedule an appointment with the best-rated elbow doctor Febin Melepura MD of sports injury clinic in NYC? Please contact our office for consultation with the top elbow pain relief specialist in Midtown Manhattan.

Page Updated on Oct 31, 2022 by Dr. Melepura (Pain Management Doctor) of Sports Injury & Pain Management Clinic of New York Sports Injury & Pain Management Clinic of New York
36 W 44th St #1416
New York, NY 10036
(212) 621-7746

Febin Melepura, MD is a top rated, best in class interventional pain management doctor. He is a nationally recognized pain relief specialist and is among the top pain care doctors in New York City and the country. He is an award winning expert and contributor to a prominent media outlets.

Dr. Febin Melepura has been recognized for his thoughtful, thorough, modern approach to treating chronic pain and, among other accolades, has been named a “top pain management doctor in New York”, and one of “America’s Top Doctors™” for an advanced sports injury treatments.

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