Another Tendonitis Thread (Golfer's Elbow)

[GooEng]

Since overdoing it in the gym last November I have been suffering from a case of what is known as "golfers elbow".

I had expected it to clear up over a couple of weeks or so after ceasing working out on my arm, but it hasn't. i had a cortison injection after new year which helped a lot in reducing the inflamation and associated pain, but it didn't efffect a lasting cure. it has abated somewhat but is still noticeable and the point on the inner elbow where the tendon joins the bone hurts quite acutely if i knock it even gently.

I know now from reading up a bit about it that this persistence of the injury is not unusual, it can go on for years, not just months and i would like to avoid this.

does anyone have any advice or experience in treating this injury successfully?

[Sheryl]

I assume you are already taking antinflammatories?

Aside from that, rest and the cortisone injection you have already had, what can help is a program of specific exercises. Google "eccentric exercises golfer's elbow" and you'll find many descriptions and youtube videos of what to do.

Good luck.

[GooEng]

Thanks Sheryl - I took anti-inflammatory for 2 months but after the initial improvement they seemed ineffective so I stopped. I googled the condition yesterday and am doing the stretches and flexes now.

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[apetley]

I had the same last year and it dragged on with no improvement for nearly three months.

A friend recommended accupunture which I tried and the improvement was amazing right from the start. Four treatments once a week and my elbow and grip were as strong as ever. The therapist also had me doing some light physio after the second treatment.

[ericg1953]

Took me 7 months of no tennis and am fine..so rest and more rest

[Soutpeel]

Thanks Sheryl - I took anti-inflammatory for 2 months but after the initial improvement they seemed ineffective so I stopped. I googled the condition yesterday and am doing the stretches and flexes now.

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Get yourself an elbow brace, availible at any reasonable golfing shop, it isolates the tendon, put it on your forearem about 3 fingers width from your elbow and try and wear it as much as possible, it takes time but it does work, golfers elbow is a b*st*rd of thing to get rid of...been suffering with it on and off for the years,

Had the injections etc which only gave short term relief, had a talk to a orthapedic surgeon a few years ago and if the meds, braces etc dont work..only other option is surgery and even he advised only something he would do as a last resort as recovery takes so long.

Edited April 21, 2013 by Soutpeel