Tendinitis is a condition wherein a tendon, muscle and other soft tissue is irritated and inflamed, sometimes to the point of minor tearing. Elbow tendinitis is simply tendinitis that affects the area around your elbow. The most typical cause of elbow tendinitis is overuse. Golfers are prone to elbow tendinitis because of the frequent repetitive motion involved in swinging a club. Playing golf with elbow tendinitis means managing your condition with rest and treatment rather than simply accommodating or ignoring the pain.
Step 1
Rest your elbow and apply ice for at least 30 minutes every day for two weeks to help reduce the inflammation that causes tendinitis pain. Do not play golf during this time.
Step 2
Start playing golf again gradually once you have eliminated your pain. Start with a few hours a week and slowly build up.
Step 3
Stretch your elbow's tendons before each round by extending your arm in front of you and pulling your fingers back toward your body with your other hand. Complete two stretches this way, one with your palm facing out and fingers bent back, and one with your palm facing inward.
Step 4
Wear an elbow brace to help support your elbow's muscles and tendons, and avoid heavier clubs that could exacerbate your tendinitis or cause pain when you swing them.
Tips and Warnings
- Ice your elbow every time you finish a round of golf to help keep down swelling that can cause your elbow tendinitis to flare up.
- If your elbow hurts, do not play golf or engage in any other activities that could make the pain worse or cause chronic tendinitis. If your pain does not subside with rest after a few weeks, see your doctor for a full evaluation.
Things You'll Need
- Ice
- Elbow brace
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