The large bone of the upper arm, the Humerus, ends in large 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 with the fingers bent, can lead to tearing of the muscles that attach on the medial (inside) epicondyle.
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 when bending the wrist, making a fist, 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. You need not play golf to have a diagnosis of Golfer’s” Elbow. Any repetitive activity that requires forceful gripping and wrist flexion, can cause medial epicondylitis.
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 straighten the wrist start at the elbow, resting the wrist as well as the elbow is suggested.
The Cindy Splint or Wrist Control can be used to limit wrist flexion (bending). Using a wrist splint along with the 3pp Elbow Wrap to reduce tension on the tendons around the elbow, can help relieve the pain and allow the tendons to heal.
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