Golfer's Elbow

There are several causes for this injury.  Obviously golf is one, but really any gripping maneuver/activity can cause golfer's elbow/medial epicondylitis.  Workouts, playing guitar and certain jobs and also simulate the activity.  Simply stretching the anterior forearm after gripping activity can help.  If you have played a round of golf, follow it with stretching of the anterior arm then ice the forearm for 15 minutes afterward.  This will stretch out the "over tight" muscle and the ice will help decrease any acute inflammation post exercise.  Often working on eccentric exercise for the forearm can help as a long term solution to strengthen the area and decrease reoccurance.  This is something we see on a regular basis, so if you are struggling with golfer's elbow and you have tried these therapies, let us know.

Christian

Post Exercise Stretching

This is something that seems to have come up quite a bit in the past several weeks.  Many of our patients are hitting full stride in running season and are starting to have some lower extremity aches and pains.  You can significantly reduce post exercise soreness by simply stretching and icing your most sore areas after your workout.  About 5 minutes of stretching and 15 minutes of icing will go a long way to helping you achieve your workout goals and stay pain free!

Stay healthy!

Christian