Elbow pain: golfer's elbow
Golfer’s elbow is a form of tendonitis, affecting the tendons, which are the ends of muscles that attach to bone. The medical name golfer’s elbow, medial epicondylitis, comes from the names of the bony prominences where the tendons insert, and where the painful inflammation occurs.How does golfer’s elbow develop?
By far the most common cause of golfer’s elbow is overuse of the muscles that are attached to the bone at the elbow. Any action that places a repetitive and prolonged strain on the forearm muscles, coupled with inadequate rest, will tend to strain and overwork those muscles. Other causes include a direct injury, such as a bump or fall onto the elbow. Occasionally the muscles may actually partially tear, especially when the cause is a direct injury or strain. Poor technique such as using ill-fitted equipment, like golf clubs, tennis racquets, work tools, etc., will contribute to the condition. Poor levels of general fitness and conditioning can also contribute. In rare cases, the inflammation occurs without any definite cause, and may be due to arthritis or gout. Finally, the condition may be partly or completely due to a neck problem that is causing pain in the elbow via the nerves from the neck, also known as referred pain.What are the symptoms of golfer’s elbow?
Although pain on the bony bit on the inside of the elbow is the most common and obvious symptom associated with golfer’s elbow, pain can also be experienced anywhere from the elbow joint to the wrist. Weakness in the wrist, stiffness and a general restriction of movement are also quite common. Tingling and numbness may also be experienced.Conventional medical treatments may help relieve the symptoms of golfer’s elbow, but they do not address the root of the problem. By strengthening structural weaknesses in the body, as natural medicine treatments like Prolotherapy do, golfer’s elbow may be alleviated permanently.
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