Golfer's elbow

[Smallpotatoes]

For about three weeks, I've had pain in my right elbow/forearm on the same side as the little finger. I'm told that's called golfer's elbow (tennis elbow, I guess, is on the other side of the elbow).
I haven't played golf in a very long time, but I lift weights. Pressing movements don't bother it, but pulling movements (rows, pulldowns, kettlebell cleans) do. It also hurts to wash my hair and brush my teeth (though I still do those things).
I've tried ice and anti-inflamitories. I've stayed away from kettlebells for a while. Because I'm right-handed, I can only rest it so much.
Has anyone else had that ailment? I do plan on seeing a doctor about it, but what do they usually prescribe? Is there any sort of physical therapy involved? Will I have to learn to be left-handed for a while?

 

[slappy4428]

In every way imaginable...

 

[Rhody31]

For about three weeks, I've had pain in my right elbow/forearm on the same side as the little finger. I'm told that's called golfer's elbow (tennis elbow, I guess, is on the other side of the elbow).
I haven't played golf in a very long time, but I lift weights. Pressing movements don't bother it, but pulling movements (rows, pulldowns, kettlebell cleans) do. It also hurts to wash my hair and brush my teeth (though I still do those things).
I've tried ice and anti-inflamitories. I've stayed away from kettlebells for a while. Because I'm right-handed, I can only rest it so much.
Has anyone else had that ailment? I do plan on seeing a doctor about it, but what do they usually prescribe? Is there any sort of physical therapy involved? Will I have to learn to be left-handed for a while?

I had it bad a couple years ago and it still flares up here and there. You can get wraps that help it out, but rest is the best thing for it.

 

[DocTalk]

The technical name for golfer's elbow is medial epicondylitis. Muscles that flex the fingers and wrist attach on a bump of bone on the humerus. Overuse causes the insertion point on the bone to inflame.

Treatment initially includes rest, anti-inflammatories and ice. After an initial rest period, treatment includes stretching and strengthening the muscles of the forearm. Sometimes a tennis elbow splint (Nischl splint) may help alter the fulcrum of the muscloe insertion and allow earlier return to play.

A physical therapist or sports trianer can help guide exercises. Steroids and surgery are rarely needed, but the patient needs to be patient awaiting cure.

 

[BTExpress]

A simple air cast was a lifesaver for me a couple of years ago when I had tennis elbow.

 

[mustangj17]

The best medicine for overuse injuries like golfer's elbow, tennis elbow, little league elbow, or porn elbow is rest.

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

Some info: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=golfer%27s+elbow

 

[Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!]

The best medicine for overuse injuries like golfer's elbow, tennis elbow, little league elbow, or porn elbow is rest.

Porn elbow - and porn palm - is the worst ... ... ... So I have heard.

 

[BTExpress]

The best medicine for overuse injuries like golfer's elbow, tennis elbow, little league elbow, or porn elbow is rest.

Yes. But most people want to know, "What can I do about this . . . and still play?"

I took a few days off. But I was going to exhaust every other avenue before I shut it down for 2 months. Air cast and change of strings and tension did the trick.

 

[mustangj17]

The best medicine for overuse injuries like golfer's elbow, tennis elbow, little league elbow, or porn elbow is rest.

Yes. But most people want to know, "What can I do about this . . . and still play?"

I took a few days off. But I was going to exhaust every other avenue before I shut it down for 2 months. Air cast and change of strings and tension did the trick.

RICE - Rest, Ice, Compresion, Elevation.

And maybe some motrin. There's not much else you can do.

 

[Smallpotatoes]

The best medicine for overuse injuries like golfer's elbow, tennis elbow, little league elbow, or porn elbow is rest.

Yes. But most people want to know, "What can I do about this . . . and still play?"

I took a few days off. But I was going to exhaust every other avenue before I shut it down for 2 months. Air cast and change of strings and tension did the trick.

RICE - Rest, Ice, Compresion, Elevation.

And maybe some motrin. There's not much else you can do.

So, don't wash my hair for a while?

 

[mustangj17]

I anticipate your next thread.