Orthopedic
Treatments
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) Treatment
The treatment of Golfer's Elbow, or Medial Epicondylitis, typically involves rest, ice and medication. More serious cases of Golfer's Elbow may require use of a brace, physical therapy, or corticosteroid injections.
Typical Golfer's Elbow Treatment:
- Rest and a cessation of the activities causing pain
- Ice applied in a cold pack to the inner side of the elbow for 15-20 about 4 or 5 times each day
- Medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen for pain and inflammation
Additional Golfer's Elbow Treatment:
- Wearing a compression brace on the forearm to limit the amount of force placed on the elbow in daily activities
- Heat applied before preparing to play a sport
- Strengthening exercises of the flexor muscles
- Injection into the tendon attachment at the medial epicondylitis to reduce pain and inflammation