Golfer Elbow Explained

If you've never heard of golfer elbow you can probably breathe a sigh of relief that you haven't had it. It's a similar injury to tennis elbow but the pain is on the inside of the elbow rather than on the outside. It's common with golfers and with tennis players who use a top spin on their forehand shots.

Also referred to as flexor/pronator tendinopathy, it includes pain on the bone bit on the inside of the elbow and weakness in the wrist. It can also include pain when you bend the wrist palm downwards and with thumb downwards.

If you think you have golfer elbow, you can ice the injury for two days (15 minutes at a time for up to six times a day) and rest. See if you can find a brace or support to reduce the pressure on the elbow. If the pain persists, see a sports injury specialist who can help you with treatment and rehab.

A doctor or sports injury specialist will use ultrasound or a laser treatment, prescribe anti-inflammatory medicine and use sports massage techniques with you.