Golf Elbow Injury Supports
Golfers require repetitive movements in the elbow to swing the golf club. This motion can cause serious elbow injuries. Common elbow injuries which occur when playing golf are the golfers’ elbow, which is caused by damage to tendons and muscles that control your fingers and wrist. Forceful twists or finger motions, improper throwing, hitting, or lifting techniques and little warm up are other common causes that may contribute to golfers’ elbow. The common symptoms of golfers’ elbow may include pain, tenderness, stiffness, tingling, numbness, and weakness around joints and muscles.
Taking painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs will help reduce pain and swelling in the short term. Severe conditions, such as dislocated joints and fractures, will require surgery, which might take several months to heal.
Elbow braces, when used effectively, are vital to protect your elbows during golf or in aiding with injuries. Ensure what type of brace you require and how long you should wear the elbow brace to achieve maximum results.
If you’re going to wear them to provide compression to the injured areas, ask your GP how long you should wear the brace. Compression level does also matter, and ensure that you are using the compression level suggested by your GP.
Based on the diagnosis, your GP will also suggest the material, type and size of the elbow braces. At 360 relief, we provide you with a variety of elbow braces to help with your elbow injuries.
If you experience the following symptoms after golfing, you may have developed elbow injuries:
- Pain and tenderness in the elbow
- Stiffness around the elbow
- Weakness in elbow muscles
- Numbing or tingling sensation
The repetitive movement of elbow muscles in golf may cause elbow injuries, such as golfers’ elbow. Besides this, poor swinging and repetitive gripping can cause pulls or tiny tears in the elbow tendons.
If you go through noninvasive treatments, it takes about 3 to 6 weeks to heal a golfers’ elbow. In some severe conditions, you may require surgery which may take more time to heal. Consult your GP to know whether you need surgical treatment or not.
Adopt the following tips to avoid elbow injuries in golf:
- Fix your form
- Use the right equipment
- Lift properly
- Know when to rest
- Avoid hitting the ground or a rock
Wearing elbow braces or sleeves in golf help stabilize your elbow and reduce the chances of pain or injuries. However, if you have developed elbow injuries in golf, elbow braces and sleeves help speed up the recovery process if worn correctly.