Golfers elbow. How to heal it?

[strawberrygirl]

Hi!
I've had Golfers elbow in both arms since the end of Oct. I have been to a chiropractor twice and I have been going for massage. It doesn't seem to be going away. I was told by one chiropracter that doesn't live near me (wish he did) that I have an repetitive injury in the elbow joint and the area that is attached to it. I guess I need to keep going back and getting it worked by both chiro and massage since neither does both where I live. Any ideas how I can get over this and soon? It hurts and I feel as though I am never going to get over this (sorry for the drama) I mountain bike in the spring and I don't want to give it up, and it isn't looking too good for gardening either.

Many thanks

 

[Ericandjenng]

My husband was diagnosed with golfer's elbow last fall. He was prescribed pain killers and nsaids. That and rest helped him. Also found out it could be part of other issues (herniated neck discs, in his case) or carpal tunnel.

Hope you feel better.

 

[mousefan1972]

Try physical or occupational therapy. We (I'm a PT) can help. Good luck.

 

[QVCshopper]

I actually broke my elbow (bones dislocated after very bad fall) and had a fracture, too. It was by far the most painful thing I've ever been through in my life. That said, go get PT. While my elbow is still not straight, it no longer hurts on a daily basis and is fully functional. Good luck.

 

[Bob NC]

I too had golfers elbow. Do a google search for "golfers elbow brace." This is a strap with velcro that goes around your forearm just below the elbow. I used this every time I played golf for over a year and then I didn't need to use it anymore.

 

[strawberrygirl]

Thanks everyone (sorry I am late to thank you all). I have been using heat on it and going for massage on it wkly. Think I need a chiropractor too. I haven't used a brace yet but might have to when I try cycling. I want to try golfing one day but maybe not til next summer. The heat is helping it alot, which surprises me but I guess you need to do it alot and be consistant.

Many thanks again.