Golfer\u2019s elbow is tendinous overload injury of the tendon on the inside of the elbow, usually due to overuse. As its name implies, it is a condition common in golfers. However, as with all sporting injuries, this condition can affect anyone. Golfer\u2019s elbow is similar to Tennis elbow, occurring on the inside of the elbow rather than the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the symptoms?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Typically, someone suffering from this condition will experience pain on the inside of the elbow, forearm and possibly extending down to the hand. The pain will be worst with activities that require gripping of the hand and movements of the wrist. Less common is the experience of pins and needles in the hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How does it happen?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The exact cause of this condition is unknown,, however it is generally thought to occur when the forces transmitted through the tendon become too great. This can be due to increased demands on the tendon or reduced quality of the tendon tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the tendon is attached to muscles that bend the wrist and provide grip strength, activities such as golf, rock climbing or manual work that involve gripping objects can easily create forces that damage the tendon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conversely, factors such as poor blood supply or simply the normal processes of aging can reduce the quality of the tendon. If the tissue is not functioning well, then even simple but repetitive movements in an office job can cause Golfer\u2019s elbow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a few other known contributing factors for Golfer\u2019s elbow, such as poor posture, neck dysfunction, a recent change in activity and a history of trauma, such as a fall onto an outstretched hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n