Medial Epicondylitis
Enthesopathy of the attachment point (origin) of the muscles that bend your wrist and make a fist
Misnomers
Golfer's elbow: It's not caused by golf
Epicondylitis: "itis" means inflammation, but this is not an inflammatory condition
Golfer's elbow: It's not caused by golf
Epicondylitis: "itis" means inflammation, but this is not an inflammatory condition
How do I know if I have medial epicondylitis?
Age 35 to 65
Tender to pressure over a single point on the bone of the inside of the elbow
Pain when lifting something heavy with the palm up
Pain when bending the wrist back with the elbow straight
Age 35 to 65
Tender to pressure over a single point on the bone of the inside of the elbow
Pain when lifting something heavy with the palm up
Pain when bending the wrist back with the elbow straight
Treatment options
It's safe to keep active
It will go away in 1 to 2 years without leaving a trace
Things to help you feel better while you wait for it to go (click to learn more):
Peace of mind (it's safe to be yourself and do things that hurt)
Stretching and strengthening
Braces
Ice or heat
Acetaminophen or NSAIDs
What about injections?
They are still commonly used, but science doesn't support them
We don't like to do injections near the ulnar nerve on the inside of the elbow
It's safe to keep active
It will go away in 1 to 2 years without leaving a trace
Things to help you feel better while you wait for it to go (click to learn more):
Peace of mind (it's safe to be yourself and do things that hurt)
Stretching and strengthening
Braces
Ice or heat
Acetaminophen or NSAIDs
What about injections?
They are still commonly used, but science doesn't support them
We don't like to do injections near the ulnar nerve on the inside of the elbow