The large bone of the upper arm, the Humerus, ends in protrusions known as the medial (inside) and lateral(outside) epicondyles. The muscles of the forearm and hand attach near or on the epicondyles and may be irritated or torn with repeated twisting, lifting or flexion and extension of the wrist (motion up and down). The motion of swinging a golf club and the resistance caused by hitting a ball, can lead to tearing of the muscle attachments at the elbow.
Epicondylitis can be caused by any activity that requires repeated twisting or flexion and extension of the wrist or by carrying a heavy load with the elbow extended. Activities such as painting or “spring cleaning” may cause the pain associated with Golfer’s Elbow.
Symptoms
Pain felt around the bony protrusions on the inside of the elbow upon lifting the wrist or hand or with twisting motions of the forearm are symptoms of Golfer’s Elbow. Pain might also be felt when applying pressure over or around the inside of the elbow. Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) may be diagnosed when the pain is felt on the medial, or inside, of the elbow when bending the wrist, making a fist, or twisting the forearm. You need not play golf to have a diagnosis of Golfer's Elbow
How a 3-Point Splint Can Help
Along with appropriate anti-inflammatory medicines, the treatment for acute (sudden onset) Golfer’s Elbow is to rest the muscles and tendons around the elbow. Since the muscles that bend and straighten the wrist start at the elbow, resting the wrist as well as the elbow is suggested.
The Wrist Control can be used to rest the wrist in extension. Using a wrist splint along with using the 3pp Elbow Wrap during the day to relieve stress around the elbow can help relieve the pain and allow the tendons to heal.
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