A Golfer’s elbow has the same symptoms as tennis elbow disease. However, the difference comes in where for golfers, the elbow implicates the interior part of the elbow, and it mainly affects golfers. Still, anyone can get this condition due to the overuse of the wrist flexor muscle.
Although tennis elbow mainly implicates tennis performers and golfers elbow primarily implicates golf performers, other players can get the disease too who partake in other recreational activities with a lot of wrist movements. People like bowlers, gardeners, office cleaners, carpenter’s and mechanics can also contract golfers with elbow disease.
There are several things you should put into consideration when you want to make sure you don’t get golfers elbow, and they include;
The best treatment you should always incorporate is warming up before your golf game. This gets your blood flowing, and it raises your muscle temperature making your body prepared for intense fun. Always stretch your shoulders, arms, and back before the game.
In case you feel pain in your elbow, try to put on a counterforce brace or splint. It will help with the distribution of the tender muscles instead of impacting all the pain onto the injured area. If this doesn’t help, you could try a compression bandage.
A full evaluation will be performed by one of our physiotherapist or chiropractors. They will inquire about any pain or other symptoms you may be experiencing. The therapist may:
In the final stages of diagnosing a golfer’s elbow, you need to go to an orthopedic specialist who will examine your elbow and determine the intensity of your injury. You will need other types of imagery tests like
Our specialists will come in to help you with:
You can also treat your golfer’s elbow condition by acupuncture, ice stretches, laser, ultrasound, wearing braces, and avoiding aggravating activities. Apply ice cubes onto your elbow for 15-20 minutes and do this two to three times a day as you limit stress.
If you have pain, your doctor may recommend aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen to reduce pain and swell in the affected area. Another type of medication that you can use is a topical medication or get a corticosteroid injection. However, this injection is a short-term remedy.
Golfer’s elbow is a severe condition, and as an athlete, you should make sure you don’t get it because you might lose your career when it’s tough. Our medical providers in Brampton, are dedicated to your health and want to help you control or eliminate your problems as part of our dedication to your well-being. We will not stop until you feel better, no matter how long it takes.
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