subject: Golfers Elbow Problem - How to Cure It? [print this page] Golfers Elbow Problem - How to Cure It? Golfers Elbow Problem - How to Cure It?
Golfers elbow or medial epicondylitis is a painful condition of the elbow.There is a bony prominence at the inner side of the elbow. This is known as the medial epicondyle Few muscles join this bony bump to the fore arm. Tendons join these muscles to the epicondyle. Sometimes overuse of forearm results in damage in the tendons. This is known as golfers elbow .
The first thing noticed when you have golfers elbow is pain near the epicondyle of your elbow. It can be dull ache, sharp pain, stinging or throbbing.Over time this reduces the efficiency of the hand to the point that you feel the pain increasing even when you try to do very simple activities like holding a cup, shaking hands etc. The soreness may spread to the inside of your forearm and extend up to the back of the palm.
After doing a thorough study of different golfers elbow cures, I have found four major options - home remedies, medication, surgery and exercises.
R. I. C. E. is a method that is useful in reducing swelling and inflammation and can be applied by anyone at home. Rest, ice, compression and elevation constitutes this.Keeping your elbow in rest and regular icing is very recommended. It is recommended to wrap the ice pack using a bandage to reduce swelling . Keeping the elbow above the heart level is also advisable to reduce swelling and inflammation.
A doctor might suggest non steroidal anti inflammatory medicines. But, this does not relieve you permanently. Surgery for golfers elbow may include cutting the tendon, making an incision, removing inflamed tissue or ossatripsy. Loss of strength, loss of blood, damage of blood vessel, infection, damage of nerve, a scar on the skin , weakness in the arm etc. might come as the side effects of golfers elbow surgery.
Proper practice of few exercises can be helpful in relieving you from golfers elbow .
Wrist extension, hammering, forearm twist, prayer stretch etc. are among the several existing exercises for golfers elbow. But, if you do wrong exercise your problem may increase. It is advisable to see an expert for an exercise plan.
