Did you know more golfers suffer from tennis elbow than golf elbow? In fact, only 5% of all cases are actually related to tennis. Any repetitive motion or overuse of the arm, forearm, or hand muscles, can result in a painful golf swing. Tendinitis in the elbows most often occurs in the dominant arm of men ages 30 to 50.
The main indicators that you are suffering from tendinitis in the elbow include:
When it comes to repetitious activities, such as golf or tennis, there are several other minimal things that can cause tendinitis.
A few things golfers can do to help with tendinitis of the elbow are:
If you think you have golf related tennis elbow, please make an appointment to see your doctor. If you do not have a doctor, please visit our provider match tool and take the quiz.
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