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I've went to dr. and he told me that i have a beginning of golf elbow. what is it ? what precautions i should take? and when can i go bk to the gym?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Opposite of: Tennis elbow .Inflamed soft tissue around the epicondyle ( inside/golfers, outside/tennis).One needs to stop the activity that is causing the inflammation in the first place .This likely involves some mechanical adjustment in form.Give it time to heal...No more pain.

Answered 9/15/2013

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Medial Epicondylitis: Golfer's elbow is medically termed medial epicondylitis and results from a strain on the tendon on the inside of the elbow that usually results from repeated actions similar to a golf swing. I would recommend anti-inflammatories such as otc Ibuprofen or Naproxen and rest the elbow for about 5-7 days. Gently get back into working out but pay attention to any problems and rest again if needed.

Answered 1/31/2015

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Rest the elbow: Golfer's elbow is a kind of tndon inflammation. Usually due to repetitive trauma to the tendons attached to the inside of the elbow. Avoiding strenuous elbow movements, use of ice packs and anti-inflammatory agents usually resolve the condition in few weeks. If not, then a corticosteroid injection around the inflamed tendon relieves. Surgery is rarely needed.

Answered 10/8/2018

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