Celina Golfer's Elbow Treatment

Celina Elbow Pain Treatment

It’s that time of year again. Golf season is in full swing and golfer’s elbow is flourishing! Many people are spending a lot of time on the course and we want that to continue. They’ll battle through the aches and pains that have developed from swinging the clubs just so they can keep playing. Having elbow pain? Our Celina chiropractor treats elbow injuries frequently, and golf can be very hard on the elbows! If you’ve just started experiencing elbow pain, or have been fighting through elbow pain for a while, it’s time to get treatment from our Celina chiropractic clinic. Most golfer’s elbow treatment includes chiropractic adjustments, laser therapy, soft tissue therapy and acupuncture. If you are suffering from wrist pain more than elbow pain, check out our carpal tunnel treatment options in Celina.

Learn More About Golfer’s Elbow Here

Golfer’s elbow is the not-so-distant cousin of tennis elbow. Same type of injury, they just occur on the opposite sides of the elbow. Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a repetitive strain injury that occurs on the inside aspect of the elbow. Activities that require repetitive flexion of the wrist and fingers can cause Golfer’s elbow. Despite the name, this condition can be caused by many activities other than golf. Sports like tennis, baseball and bowling can lead to medial elbow pain. Activities like painting, raking or using tools can also cause this problem! For the most part, our muscles are pretty resilient and were built to handle stress. However, repetitive movements without ample time for rest and recovery can lead to muscle strains and tendonitis.

Treatment for Medial Epicondylitis/Tennis Elbow

Acupuncture and Laser Therapy for Golfer’s Elbow

Our Celina chiropractor treats this condition often. One of the best treatments is laser therapy. Laser treatment for golfer’s elbow pain can be extremely effective. Laser therapy utilizes red and violet light to treat painful conditions. Laser can help stimulate the growth of new blood vessels to help tissues heal, help eliminate pain-causing chemicals around the affected tissues, break up scar tissue that forms in more chronic cases and has an anti-inflammatory effect on tissues. Pretty amazing, right?

Acupuncture for Golfer’s Elbow

If needles make you wary, this may not be for you, but Dr. Dillan 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 recover from the injury. Acupuncture can be one of the most effective treatments for elbow pain.

ART and soft tissue therapy treatment For Elbow Pain

If laser isn’t for you, then a different type of muscle release is required. Massage-like techniques can be used to reduce muscle tension, push away inflammation and relax overactive muscles. Soft tissue techniques applied directly to the tendons can stimulate healing and the proper recovery of irritated tendon fibers. This can be achieved by our chiropractor using his hands or small specialized tools.

Exercises for Golfer’s Elbow

Once our Celina chiropractor has 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 has been reduced! Our Celina chiropractic clinic has put together an inclusive list of stretches and exercises to help get your elbows back to 100%.

Taping For 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 our chiropractor how to apply it!

Watch a Video on How To Apply Golfer’s Elbow Tape

Other aspects of treatment for medial epicondylitis include instructions on icing and bracing if necessary. Our chiropractor may use laser therapy to help reduce pain and relax tight muscles. Activity modification is often required and prescribed based on the case and lifestyle factors.

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