Tips for elbow pain?

[Migs]

Just getting into the sport and think I may have overdone it on the practice as when gripping a club with out stretched arms at address I'm getting a pain around the top of forearm / elbow... any one else experienced this and any tips to reduce the pain?... I think I've just over done it on a movement my bodies not used too but its restricting me from practicing at the moment and v frustrating

 

[Smiffy]

If it's at the top of the forearm and it's on the outside of the elbow, it could well be tennis elbow.
A right PITA.
Try picking up a full cup of coffee/tea or a pint. Does it hurt?

 

[Birdman]

Steady with the pint you might spill some.
Could be caused through gripping to tight hence tense muscles

 

[brendy]

Originally tracked back to Scotlands finest pubs where the presentation of the bill seemed to cause this condition (Dunno whether it was a heavy or burning sensation), hence "jock elbow"

 

[medwayjon]

Rest is the main cure for such a problem.

I get it in my left elbow if I hit too many range-balls off the mats in the space of 2/3 days or so.

 

[colint]

Yep, rest is the key, and some ice to reduce the inflamation, maybe with some ibuprofen gel. IMHO don't be tempted to start using a support bandage, they don't help long term

 

[stef92]

I should say from the start that I am in no way a doctor, however I have applied to study Medicine this year at uni. In the course of some of my work experience I happened to be lucky enough to spend a week with a leading shoulder/elbow surgeon.

Firstly, don't panic! It may clear up on it's own with rest, but if it doesn't there is plenty they can do.

Secondly, do not use deep heat or ibuprofen gel etc. in order to relieve the pain to play golf. Pain is a signal that something is not right, so by cutting off that signal you could continue to damage it further without knowing. However the gels are useful for helping with normal day to day activities as you are unlikely to do anything detrimental.

Thirdly, rest but don't just rest until it stops hurting, rest for a couple more days. It is like taking tablets. After a while you will feel better, but if you stop taking the treatment it could come back and the tablets will lose their effect.

Fourthly, see a doctor. They may not be able to tell you too much but it will put your mind at rest at least. Plus they will be much better informed than us on here.

Hope it sorts itself out!

 

[USER1999]

Don't bother with a doctor, they are useless. I know, I married one.
Mate of mine gets diagnosed with tennis elbow. Medical cure? Cortisone injection. Fixed? No.
Goes to see a physio. Turns out he has put his neck out. Needs to adjust the driving seat in his car.

Anything physical, I go to my physio.

If I am ill, I go see a doctor.

I fell out of the loft. My GP checks the whole movement of my back in 3 seconds. Bend over, and touch your knees, oh, you're fine. The fact that I cannot rotate at all is not viewed as a problem.

 

[goldenbare]

had this in both elbows a couple of years ago. I widened the kitchen door. ok now
Seriously though, as above, time and rest prevailed, it has not recurred.

 

[Smiffy]

If it does turn out to be tennis elbow, I can recommend trying some of these...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ruta-Grav-Homeop...1050&sr=8-1

I was suffering really badly with tennis elbow last year, had tried other things (including spending £70.00 on a naff product that had absoutely no effect whatsoever) and after spending ages searching for "cures" came up with these.
Dissolve a couple on your tongue two or three times a day, they taste quite nice actually!
Within 2 weeks my tennis elbow had all but disappeared and has not given me any problems since.

 

[surefire]

Don't bother with a doctor, they are useless. I know, I married one.
Mate of mine gets diagnosed with tennis elbow. Medical cure? Cortisone injection. Fixed? No.
Goes to see a physio. Turns out he has put his neck out. Needs to adjust the driving seat in his car.

Anything physical, I go to my physio.

If I am ill, I go see a doctor.

I fell out of the loft. My GP checks the whole movement of my back in 3 seconds. Bend over, and touch your knees, oh, you're fine. The fact that I cannot rotate at all is not viewed as a problem.

I know it really depends on the doctor, but I have to second this view.

I remember two occasions where my doctor sent me home and said come back if it still hurts. In one of these cases I had broken my arm and in the other my leg.

 

[Smiffy]

In one of these cases I had broken my arm and in the other my leg.

I think you should change your site name to "Lucky"

 

[viscount17]

do not see a welsh doctor.

me: I think I've broken my nose.'
doc: grasp, yank 'I know you have.'
me: stoically 'f***************'

(I shall not relate how I broke it, some on here are so unfeeling that they will injure themselves laughing. Just look upon it that I'm being careful of your health.)