[Review] Golfer's Elbow Treatment Review and Stretching Methods

A while ago, my husband was playing golf and said his elbow hurt.
I visited the very good neurosurgery clinic in Samgye, Gimhae.

 

 

I went to the doctor and they said it was golfer's elbow.

It's the first time I've heard of this disease.
Recently, the number of people who enjoy golf as a hobby has increased.
Many people, like the groom, complain of pain on the inside of their elbows.

 

 

Golfer's elbow is caused by swinging the arms and hands too hard.
It is said that it is named after the fact that it often appears in athletes.

 

Now, even if you are not an athlete,
It is said that it can also occur through habitual activities in daily life.

 

✔️What is golf elbow?

 

Golfer's elbow is a condition in which the tendon of the wrist flexor muscle is stretched on the inner side of the elbow.
As microscopic damage accumulates,
It is a disease that causes pain and tissue degeneration.

 

​Not only golf, but also baseball, tennis, cooking, etc.
They say it also appears in the same occupational group.
​
✔️What are the symptoms of golfer's elbow?

 

It occurs frequently between the ages of 30 and 50.
The incidence rates for men and women are said to be similar.
​
Pain occurs when holding an object or wringing out a wet towel.
In severe cases, shaking hands, using chopsticks, etc.
Even easy movements become difficult

 

When symptoms of ulnar nerve appear together
It's like I'm being shocked by electricity all the way to the tips of my fingers.
They say it can feel tingly
​
In these cases, diagnosis is necessary.
I strongly recommend that you visit a pain surgeon.

 

✔️​What is the difference between golf elbow and tennis elbow?

 

The bone that sticks out at the elbow is called the epicondyle.
If you press on the epicondyle and the inner part of the epicondyle hurts, it is golfer's elbow.
If the upper part of the outer part hurts
You may suspect tennis elbow.

 

Also try bending your elbows 90 degrees
If the inside of your elbow hurts when you lower your wrist, it's golfer's elbow.
If the outside of your elbow hurts when you raise your wrist
You may suspect tennis elbow.

 

✔️How to prevent golfer's elbow?

 

1. Stretch sufficiently when exercising.

2. If you feel tired while exercising, stop and take a break.

3. It is better to take breaks and not overuse your wrists.

4. If you use your wrists and arms repeatedly, give them breaks from time to time.

5. It is also a good idea to wear a brace that can reduce the burden on your elbow pain.
​
✔️What are some stretches for golfer's elbow?

 

Pull towards the inside of your palm

1. Stretch your arms forward, palms facing down.
2. Grab your fingers with the opposite hand and pull your wrist toward your body.
3. Repeat for about 5 seconds.

 

Turn the back of the hand

1. Hold a light object with the back of your hand facing upwards.
2. Turn your wrist outward
3. Turn your wrist inward
4. Repeat this about 15 times.

 

Golfer's elbow is caused by microscopic tears around the tendons.
As you start, the pain also increases slowly.

​Even in daily life, such as washing your face or turning a doorknob,
It's causing trouble
If left untreated
Pain may persist even if you do not do the thing or exercise that is causing the pain.

 

If the pain persists even after applying hot and cold compresses
I think it would be better to go to the hospital and get a checkup instead of just enduring it.
​