Keep Golfing ... Even With Golfer's Elbow!

If you’ve ever felt pain in your elbow after playing golf, you’re not alone. Golfer’s elbow—also known as medial epicondylitis—is a common condition that affects not just golfers, but also tennis players, weightlifters, and anyone who uses repetitive arm motions. Fortunately, having this condition doesn’t have to mean giving up the sport you love. With the right treatment plan, you can manage symptoms, heal properly, and keep golfing … even with golfer’s elbow! 

How to Keep Golfing With Golfer’s Elbow

What Exactly Is Golfer’s Elbow?

Golfer’s elbow is a type of overuse injury caused by inflammation or microtears in the tendons on the inner side of the elbow. While its name suggests it’s exclusive to golfers, it can actually affect anyone who performs repetitive wrist or arm movements—such as tennis players (which is why it’s sometimes confused with tennis elbow), weightlifters, or even people who work at desks using a mouse for long periods. If you experience pain in your elbow after playing golf, gripping objects, or flexing your wrist, you may be dealing with this condition.

How Can You Manage Pain and Stay Active?

The good news is you don’t have to stop golfing with golfer’s elbow if you approach recovery carefully. Rest is essential, but so is proper treatment to address the underlying cause. Sports massage is one effective approach that helps to release tight muscles, improve circulation, and reduce tension around the elbow joint.

Chiropractic care is another important tool. By improving joint alignment and addressing related areas of tension in the shoulder, neck, or upper back, chiropractic adjustments can reduce the strain placed on the elbow during movement. This not only helps with immediate pain relief but can also help prevent future flare-ups.

Repairing Damaged Tissue

For those with chronic or stubborn cases of golfer’s elbow, regenerative medicine may be recommended. Many patients at our practice report that regenerative treatments help repair damaged tissue, speed up healing, and restore function more effectively. This therapy targets the source of the injury and promotes natural tissue regeneration, offering another layer of support alongside hands-on treatments like chiropractic care and massage.

Don’t Let Pain Keep You Off the Course

You don’t have to give up the game you love or skip your workouts because of golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow symptoms. With a personalized treatment plan—including chiropractic adjustments, sports massage, and regenerative therapy—you can reduce pain, heal stronger, and get back to doing what you enjoy.