Golfer’s Elbow Treatment in Oakville
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Pain caused by medial epicondylitis is felt on the inside of the elbow. In the early stages the pain may feel dull and achy, but if left untreated the pain can start to become sharp. In the early stages pain is often intermittent, but in advanced stages it becomes more constant.
Notice a trend here? When golfer’s elbow goes untreated, it can get much worse. The pain is often felt right at the elbow, but this condition can also cause pain that radiates down the forearm into the hand. Weakness with gripping activities may also occur.
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4 Steps to Treating Golfers Elbow
Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a repetitive strain injury affecting the inside of the elbow. Despite its name, it’s not just caused by golf—sports like tennis, baseball, and bowling, as well as activities like painting, raking, or using tools, can trigger it. Repetitive wrist and finger flexion without enough rest can strain muscles and lead to tendonitis. While our muscles are built to handle stress, overuse without recovery increases the risk of injury.
1. Interferential Current Therapy (IFC)
Our golfer’s elbow specialists bring decades of experience and follow evidence-based treatment protocols to ensure effective care. As a standard approach, we always begin treatment with suction-based Interferential Current Therapy (IFC) and moist heat for elbow pain patients. Whether you are treated by our chiropractic team or Vinaya, our lead physiotherapist, these modalities are an essential part of the recovery process.
What is IFC?
Interferential Current Therapy (IFC) is an advanced electrical stimulation treatment that targets the injured area using suction cups and a vacuum system rather than traditional sticky pads. When combined with moist heat, IFC enhances blood flow, reduces pain, and prepares the affected tissues for shockwave therapy, optimizing treatment outcomes.
2. Shockwave Therapy for Golfers Elbow
Shockwave therapy is the gold standard for treating golfer’s elbow, offering a scientifically backed, evidence-based approach to healing. Our experienced physiotherapy and chiropractic team utilizes state-of-the-art treatment protocols, including shockwave therapy, to accelerate recovery and reduce pain effectively.
Shockwave therapy involves the use of an air-powered device that delivers rapid pulses—up to 15 times per second—directly to the injured area. The intensity of the treatment is adjustable, ranging from 0.3 BAR to 5.0 BAR, ensuring that it remains within the patient’s pain tolerance. Most patients receive between 900 and 1,500 targeted pulses during each session, helping to break down scar tissue, improve circulation, and promote tissue regeneration. Following treatment, patients are advised to apply ice to the affected area to minimize any residual discomfort and enhance recovery.
3. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy is a crucial step in the treatment of golfer’s elbow at our Oakville clinic. Commonly referred to as “scraping,” this technique helps break down superficial adhesions and scar tissue around the elbow and forearm, promoting better mobility and circulation.
Our skilled healthcare professionals perform this therapy within the patient’s pain tolerance, ensuring a comfortable yet effective treatment session. By targeting restricted tissues, this method aids in restoring proper movement and reducing discomfort. As with other treatment modalities, patients are advised to apply ice after the session to minimize any temporary soreness and support the healing process.
4. Active Release and Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger point therapy and Active Release Therapy (ART) are typically the final stages in our comprehensive treatment approach for golfer’s elbow. These hands-on techniques are designed to address deep-seated muscle tension, improve mobility, and accelerate healing.
Our experienced physiotherapy and chiropractic team will locate knots and tight bands in the forearm and elbow, applying targeted pressure with their thumbs to help release these trigger points. Active Release Therapy (ART) is a dynamic treatment method where the practitioner applies precise pressure to the affected tissue while simultaneously guiding the patient through specific wrist and arm movements. This combination of pressure and movement helps lengthen and shorten the muscle, break up adhesions, and restore optimal function.
By incorporating these advanced soft tissue techniques, we aim to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and promote long-term recovery for patients suffering from golfer’s elbow.
Acupuncture for Golfer’s Elbow
If needles make you wary, this may not be for you, but Dr. Jenn promises you will barely feel them go in! Acupuncture is another amazing therapy that stimulates the healing response in tendons and muscles, as well as helping to reduce pain and inflammation. Treating golfer’s elbow with acupuncture typically only requires the insertion of 2-5 needles. Acupuncture will help reduce pain and speed up the time it takes to recovery from the injury. Acupuncture can be one of the most effective treatments for elbow pain.
What are the best Exercises for Golfer’s Elbow?
Once our golfers elbow experts have you on the road to recovery, strengthening the elbow to help prevent reoccurrence will be at the top of their priority list. Injuries can inherently weaken the muscle, and it’s important to rebuild that strength once the pain had been reduced!
Our Oakville chiropractic and physiotherapy clinic has put together an inclusive list of stretches and exercises to help get your elbows back to 100%. Download our Golfer’s Elbow Exercises in pdf below.
How to tape Golfer’s Elbow
Tape can be an easy and effective treatment for elbow pain. Using stretchy athletic tape, like K-tape or Rocktape, can be a quick and comforting aspect of therapy. These taping techniques for golfer’s elbow can help limit the strain that everyday activities place on the elbow.
Applying this tape to the inside of the elbow can reduce pain and inflammation caused by golfer’s elbow. When applied correctly, this tape can remain effective for 3-4 days and can even remain in place after showering or swimming. Ask one of our chiropractors how to apply it!
Other aspects of treatment for medial epicondylitis include instructions on icing and bracing if necessary.
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Golfer’s Elbow FAQs
- Is golfer’s elbow the same as tennis elbow?
- Do I have to play golf to get golfer’s elbow?
- How long does it take to cure golfer’s elbow?
- What is the best treatment for golfer’s elbow?
- What not to do with golfer’s elbow?
- What is the fastest way to fix golfer’s elbow?
No, golfer’s elbow is on the inside of the arm and tennis elbow is on the outside.
No, the actual diagnosis is Medial Epicondylitis and it could occur from all sorts of repetitive use injuries.
Most patients are cured between 8 and 12 visits, but could be shorter or longer depending on injury.
Shockwave therapy, icing and bracing are the gold standard for treating golfer’s elbow.
Do not do any repetitive motions that cause pain in the elbow. Do not do any hard grasping or heavy lifting.
The quickest way to fix golfer’s elbow is ICE, Bracing, Shockwave Therapy and avoiding repetitive use motions that cause pain.