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Treating Golfer’s Elbow in Phoenix: Your Best Non-Surgical Options

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With beautiful scenery and an ideal climate for year round activity, Phoenix is one of the premier golfing destinations in America. Unfortunately, too much golf can result in Golfer’s elbow, a condition experienced by many Phoenix golfers.

Medial epicondylitis, or golfer’s elbow, is a common orthopedic condition that affects athletes and individuals who frequently engage in strenuous or repetitive motions.

If you experience stiffness in your elbow, tenderness, persistent elbow pain, and tingling or numbness in your fingers, you probably have a golfer’s elbow.

The good news is that this painful condition doesn’t have to keep you from enjoying your favorite activities. There are a number of non surgical treatments to relieve pain and prevent golfer’s elbow from recurring.

What is a Golfer’s Elbow?

Golfer’s elbow happens when the tendons that connect the elbow to the forearm are inflamed or damaged. It is similar to tennis elbow, only that it affects the tendons on the inside (medial) side of the elbow instead of the outside (lateral).

Despite the name, this condition doesn’t just affect people who play golf. It is also common among those who play tennis and other sports.

Golfer’s elbow is usually caused by the excessive force when bending the wrist toward the palm, which can happen when swinging a golf club or a tennis racket, throwing a javelin, or pitching a baseball.

Moreover, individuals who frequently engage in a repetitive range of motion, such as yoga, pilates, lifting weights, painting, or operating hand tools, may also develop golfer’s elbow pain.

What Are the Symptoms of Golfers Elbow?

Golfer’s elbow has the following symptoms:

  • Pain and tenderness on the inner side of your elbow. Sometimes, the pain radiates into the inner side of your forearm muscles and worsens with certain movements.
  • Numbness or tingling sensations that radiate into one or more fingers.
  • Stiffness in the elbow and fingers.
  • Weakness in your hands and wrists.

When To See a Doctor

Often, the pain will go away without any special treatment.

Taking anti-inflammatory medications, applying ice packs three to four times a day, doing stretching exercises may help reduce pain and swelling.

However, if you’re still having pain for more than a few weeks or if the pain is too severe that it prevents you from even simple activities, it is best to see an orthopedic specialist.

At Full Circle Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, we offer comprehensive consultation and thorough examination to diagnose your condition properly.

diagnose your condition properly

Other things, such as an injured elbow or a different conditions referred from the neck or shoulder, can cause elbow pain. We conduct a thorough physical examination to identify the nature of the issue and create the best treatment plan for you.

Non-Surgical Treatments for Golfer’s Elbow

Our licensed orthopedic specialists promote healing through science-based, non-surgical treatment options that are safe, fast, and highly effective, such as:

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is one of the most effective treatments for both tennis and golfer’s elbow. The procedure involves drawing a blood sample from the patient and creating a highly concentrated source of platelets-rich plasma, and injecting it into the damaged or inflamed tendons.

PRP contains growth factors and other beneficial compounds that stimulate healing and tissue regeneration.

Corticosteroid Injections

Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication for treating pain in the elbow, wrist, shoulder, knee, and other parts of the body.

We offer triamcinolone (Kenalog) and ketorolac (Toradol which is non-steroid)) in small doses to decrease pain, reduce inflammation, improve function, and facilitate the healing of your damaged tendons.

Exosome Therapy (PRP)

Exosome and PRP injections are a powerful combination that offers faster pain relief and decreased inflammation.

Exosomes are tiny, fluid-filled sacs that bear essential functions like transferring proteins to other cells in your body. They can help heal damaged tissues and promote vascularization in your elbow.

We offer other non-surgical treatments to help athletes and active adults recover faster from sports and orthopedic injuries. We are experts in diagnosing the root cause of your pain so you can get back to your healthy, active lifestyle.

Recovery and Prevention

Recovery and Prevention

Our state-of-the-art non-surgical approaches for treating golfer’s elbow provide long-term results with minimal risks and complications. You can expect to see a difference after three to six weeks of treatment and full recovery after three months.

However, note that your healing rate will depend on several factors, such as the severity of your condition and your body’s response to the treatment.

We invite you to come and visit our private non surgical orthopedic clinic located at 4500 N 32nd Street, Suite 120, Phoenix, Arizona or call us for an appointment.

After a successful treatment, there are simple measures to prevent yourself from developing golfer’s elbow again. We may recommend physical therapy and strengthening exercises to build stronger forearm muscles and tendons. You may also consider wearing a counterforce brace while the tiny tears in your elbow muscles recuperate.

Heal Without Surgery!

At Full Circle, we believe in your body’s own healing capabilities. We aim to help you regain your enjoyment in life while keeping your body whole.

If you’re suffering from the symptoms of a golfer’s elbow in Phoenix, the specialists at Full Circle Orthopedics and Sports Medicine are here to help. We offer advanced treatment options and specialized care that you deserve. Call or text us today and start down the road to feeling better.

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