Golfer’s Elbow: Causes, Symptoms & 治疗
The warm days of summer have arrived, 和 there’s no better time to be out on the golf course, 享受阳光, swinging your clubs 和 trying your luck at getting a hole-in-one. 不幸的是, a common sports injury that we see during the summer months is golfer’s elbow, 或者内侧上髁炎. 我们的供应商 Altru骨科 & 运动医学 break down five facts about golfer’s elbow, 包括它是什么, 的原因, 常见的症状, 和 ways to prevent this common injury so you can enjoy your game pain-free.
什么是高尔夫肘?
高尔夫球肘 is an injury that involves the forearm muscles, or the muscles that attach from the wrist up to the inner elbow area. These are the muscles that are responsible for twisting the wrists. Although it is an injury frequently seen with golfers, other activities with repetitive twisting motions can experience this condition.
What are the Causes 和 Symptoms of Golfer’s Elbow?
Symptoms of golfer’s elbow typically develop gradually over time. The pain can start fairly mild 和 worsen over time. The main symptoms include pain or tenderness along the inner bump of the elbow or your “funny bone.” You may also notice reduced strength in your grip.
常见症状包括:
- 肘部疼痛和压痛: The pain is usually felt near the inner side of the elbow 和 can extend to the rest of your forearm.
- 弱肌运动: The pain may feel worse with certain movements, or you may notice weakness that extends to your h和s 和 wrist.
- 僵硬或麻木的感觉: Different movements such as making a fist might hurt due to the stiff muscles. You may also notice a feeling of tingling that radiates to your fingers.
如何预防高尔夫肘?
A repetitive strong grip while swinging a golf club can cause an overuse injury of the wrist tendons. 那么，如何预防呢?
热身: The forearm muscles should be stretched well 和 warmed up before you step on the course. Walk or jog for a few minutes to warm up your muscles. Then do gentle stretches before the game.- 实践形式: It pays to have proper form when golfing. Lessons are strongly recommended if you are just getting started to ensure you learn proper form from the start.
- 检查设备: Ensure you are using the proper gear for your game to prevent injury. Connect with a local pro shop to get assistance finding the right gear for you. Often times lighter graphite clubs are preferred to reduce the risk of elbow injury.
- 保持水分 & 其他: Don’t forget to stay hydrated out on the course. Bring extra water with before you head out. It is also important to rest when needed. Listen to your body 和 take a break if you notice any pain or discomfort.
- 冷却: After the game, ensure you allow enough time to stretch the muscles. See below for a recommended stretch that you can add to your post-game routine.
如何治疗高尔夫肘部?
- 冰: Icing the elbow for 15-20 minutes several times per day can help your golfer’s elbow.
- 括号: Your provider might recommend to wear a brace on your arm to help reduce muscle 和 tendon strain.
- 伸展运动: Specific strength training exercises are effective at alleviating pain. Your physician may refer you to Altru’s Physical or Occupational Therapy for recommendations on specific exercises.
- 其他: Put your golf game or any repetitive activity on hold until the pain is gone. Continuing to overuse an injured muscle can worsen your condition.
What Stretches or Exercises are Recommended for Golfer’s Elbow?
Luckily there are some stretches 和 exercises that can help manage the symptoms of golfer’s elbow. One stretching technique is to hold your arm straight out in front of you with your palm facing up 和 gently pull your h和 和 fingers back towards your body with your other h和. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds, 和 then relax. Practice this easy stretch a few times throughout the day to help ease the tension.
何时查看提供者
Your elbow pain should ease up with rest, icing, 和 stretching. We recommend that you see a provider if you experience the following symptoms:
- Your elbow is hot 和 inflamed, 和 you have a fever
- 你不能弯曲你的手肘
- 你的手肘看起来变形了。
我们奥特鲁骨科的团队 & 运动医学 look forward to getting you back in the “swing” of things. 呼叫 701.732.7700 或访问 MyChart to schedule an appointment.
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