[Review] Golf elbow treatment review and stretching methods

Recently, my groom said his elbow hurt while playing golf.
I visited Chamjo-eun Neurosurgery in Samgye, Gimhae.

 

 

After the examination, I was told it was golfer's elbow.

It's a disease name I've never heard of before.
Recently, the number of people taking up golf as a hobby has increased.
Many people complain of pain on the inside of the elbow, like a groom.

 

 

Golf elbow requires swinging the arms and hands forcefully.
It is said to be a name often given to athletes.

 

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

 

✔️What is golf elbow?

 

Golf elbow refers to the tendons of the wrist flexor muscles on the inner side of the elbow's medial epicondyle.
As minor damages accumulate
It is a disease that causes pain and tissue degeneration.

 

Not only golf but also baseball, tennis, and chefs, among others.
It is said to also appear within the same profession.
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What are the symptoms of golf elbow?

 

It occurs frequently among people in their 30s to 50s.
The incidence rates between males and females are said to be similar.
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Pain occurs when grabbing objects or squeezing a wet towel.
During severe times, such as handshakes, using chopsticks, etc.
Even simple movements become difficult.

 

When ulnar nerve symptoms appear together
It feels like I got an electric shock all the way to the tip of my finger.
It is said that a tingling sensation may occur.
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In such cases, a diagnosis is necessary.
It is highly recommended to visit the pain clinic.

 

What is the difference between golf elbow and tennis elbow?

 

The protruding bone in the elbow is called the olecranon.
If pressing on the bump causes pain in the inner part of the bump, it is golfer's elbow.
If the outer part of the cornea is painful
You may suspect tennis elbow.

 

Try bending your elbow to 90 degrees again.
If the inside part of your elbow hurts when lowering your wrist, it is golfer's elbow.
If the outer part of your elbow hurts when lifting your wrist upward
Tennis elbow can be suspected.

 

✔️How to prevent golf elbow?

 

Please make sure to do enough stretching when exercising.

2. If you feel fatigued during exercise, stop and take a rest.

3. It is good to avoid overusing your wrist and to take breaks.

4. If you repeatedly use your wrists and arms, take breaks whenever possible.

5. Wearing a brace that can reduce the strain on your elbow pain is also a good idea.
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✔️What are the stretches for golf elbow?

 

Pulling inward on the inside of the palm

1. Extend your arm forward and turn your palm downward.
2. Grab your fingers with the opposite hand and pull your wrist toward your body.
Repeat for about 5 seconds.

 

Back of the hand turning

1. Hold a light object with the back of your hand facing upward.
2. Turn your wrist outward.
3. Turn your wrist inward.
Repeat approximately 15 times.

 

Golf elbow involves micro-tears around the tendons.
Since it starts, the pain also gradually increases.

In daily activities such as washing your face and turning door handles
It causes inconvenience.
If left untreated and neglected
Pain can persist even without physical activity or the cause of the pain.

 

If the pain persists despite cold and hot compresses
I think it would be best not to hold back and visit the hospital for a check-up.
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