pain on inside of elbow joint..

[bigfoot1985]

i have recently been suffering with tennis elbow and have had cortisol injections which have helped alot and not really getting any pain on the outer elbow...

when i have played golf over the last couple of rounds i have got a pain on the inside of right elbow, like a tight muscle feel, so when i stretch my arm out i can feel it pulling, this only happens after a round of golf though..

Any Advice, ideas??!!

Thanks

 

[surefire]

Well you've got rid of the tennis elbow, now you have golfers elbow!

No kidding, pain on the inside of the elbow is considered golfers elbow, and is usually an inflammation of the tendons in this area, although to be sure you would need to see someone medically qualified.

Apart from seeing a Dr, the best thing first off would be some rest, as this is normally caused by a repetitive action e.g a golf swing.

Seeing as you seem to have a bit of history of elbow problems, you might also want to have a pro look at your swing, to make sure you are not doing anything wrong which is causing aggravation.

 

[bigfoot1985]

thanks for the reply... it just frustrating as its only ever painfull after a round of golf, after a couple of days the pain has gone until i have another round!! im looking at getting a clasp which suppose to help alot

 

[timgolfy]

Sounds like a ligament strain. I believe only rest can cure problems like this - perhaps up to four weeks. Perhaps a sports injury therapist may offer specific advice?

This is from Sports Injury Clinic:

Symptoms
Tenderness and pain when pressing in on the area of the ligament.
Pain and possibly instability when stressing the ligament (straighten the arm and aim to bend the forearm laterally - away from the body).
Severe injuries may result in swelling and bruising around the inner elbow.
Pain may be felt on resisted elbow flexion (bending).

Treatment
Rest - if caught early enough simply modifying technique to avoid stressing the ligaments may be enough. However full rest may be necessary.
Ice or cold therapy to reduce pain and inflammation.
Ultrasound therapy.
Application of tape to protect the ligaments.
Sports massage may be helpful, especially friction techniques to break down scar tissue and increase blood flow.
Wearing an elbow support may be helpful to aid heat retention, encourage blood flow and promote healing.
Surgery may be perform to reconstruct the ligaments however this is a very last resort as results are not often good.

 

[bigfoot1985]

i have been resting for 4 weeks now as i had tennis elbow. The last time i played golf which was around 4 weeks ago was when i got the pain on the inner elbow joint but as i said after couple of days there is no pain at all but soon as i go golf the pain comes back... Not Happy!!

 

[timgolfy]

Hmmm. I feel for you. Nothing worse than having physical pain stopping us doing what we enjoy. I would definitely recommend seeing a specialist, and as has been mentioned just make sure your swing is not at fault.

Personally, I have developed an unusual problem - one that I've never experienced before. I'm quite new to golf (1 year) but practiced heavily over that year. I'm early 40s and reasonably fit and supple.

Recently I've developed lower left leg pain (right-handed golfer, so it's the leading leg). The pain feels like it's in the middle of the bone - not muscular but skeletal. I think it's developed from the constant stress of the golf swing. Also I have hip pain on the left side. That pain is quite mild but I just know it's not going to go away in a hurry.

Anyone ever experienced pain in the lower leg like this?

 

[timgolfy]

Thinking about it, may pain is probably stemming from the tendons on the outside and just below the knee. The closest description I can find to the pain is this:

Symptoms of Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Though the pain usually occurs on the outer side of the knee just above the knee joint, it may also occur over the entire iliotibial band <u>or just below the knee, where the iliotibial band inserts into the shinbone (tibia)</u>. The pain usually sets in slowly, often after running for several minutes. It is relieved by resting and aggravated by activity - running, cycling, or walking.

 

[surefire]

If you do have a tight ITB band and you go to see a physio, try not to jump through the ceiling when it gets massaged!