Washington Injury and Sports Performance Clinic in Washington, DC, is the premier sports chiropractic provider in the area. Our highly skilled chiropractor understands elbow pain, golfer's elbow, and other golfing injuries. A golfer’s elbow is caused by repetitive wrist and forearm movements often seen in golf swings. Still, it can occur from other activities like tennis, weightlifting, or repetitive hand movements. Treatment for golf elbow aims to reduce pain, promote healing, and prevent further injury. We will create a customized treatment plan, so you don’t have to endure the pain.
Golfers Elbow
Golf elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation on the inner side of the elbow. The pain radiates to other parts of the arm. Golfers elbow is tendonitis caused by the excessive force of bending the wrist toward the palm.
Symptoms
The symptoms of this condition range from a dull ache to a sharp pain running along the inside of the elbow to the wrist. Immediate treatment can reduce the pain and duration of the condition. It's essential to seek medical attention if you experience persistent or severe elbow pain, as other conditions, such as tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) or nerve compression, can cause similar symptoms.
Causes
The causes of a golfer's elbow are those that cause a bend to the wrist with force or repetitive motion. The reasons may be muscle weakness in areas supporting intensive wrist movement. These are a few causes of golfer’s elbow:
- Racket sports
- Throwing an object
- Weight training
- Repetitive forceful movements
- Weak shoulder and wrist muscles
- Chopping wood
- Repetitive use of hand tools
Treatment
At Washington Injury and Sports Performance Clinic, our chiropractor is an expert with the latest chiropractic technologies and therapies for the best treatment. This list points out a few treatments and techniques we provide:
- Customized corrective exercises
- Joint mobilization
- Trigger point therapy
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Ultrasound
- Electrostimulation (E-Stim) Therapy
- Hot and cold compress therapy
Stop Living with Golfer's Elbow Today
With appropriate treatment and self-care, most cases of golf elbow improve over time. However, patience is important; healing may take several weeks or months. If conservative treatments do not provide relief, further evaluation by our chiropractor may be necessary.
Washington Injury and Sports Performance Clinic in Washington, DC, can help if you suffer from a golfer's elbow or any sports chiropractic condition. Contact our friendly staff at (202) 464-4468, or complete our online appointment form. We can stop the pain.
