How long does golfer's elbow last?
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Medial epicondylitis, golfer's elbow, is a type of tendonitis. Any type of tendonitis is an inflamation of the tendon that attatches the muscle to the bone. The tendon becomes irritated, and as long as it is used it will continue to be irritated. Pain relievers and anti-inflammatories help with the discomfort, but do not stop the problem. The tendonitis strap that is applied around the forearm below the actual site of pain, off the tendon, is used to creat a new site of insertion for the muscle and takes the pressure off the tendon. This will allow the tendon to heal. Other home remedies that can be done are ice and rest.
A doctor may suggest PT for chronic problems, which may provide other adjunctive therapies to decrease healing time. These may be micro-current, short burst ultrasound, or interferential. The important thing is to stop using it and give it a rest. If you continue to use it before it heals the problem can last a very long time. With proper care and rest you should be healed with in 3 weeks, pain free with in 1 week.
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Tendinitis in you elbow, eh? Got it now on inside right elbow. Hurts to hit my driver. Try wearing an elbow wrap made for that. It helps. That can last months or even longer, had it once about a year. Painkillers help you also if you can get them.
not as long as tennis balls!
until you quit golfing!
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