Elbow Injuries

Whether you're playing eighteen holes of golf, multiple games of tennis, or simply spending hours at the computer for work or play, the forearm muscles and tendons can become irritated. It is important to listen to your body and recognise when it needs some TLC! Find all the information you need to know about common elbow injuries and how to treat these overworked muscles.

Golfers Elbow & Arm

Golfers Elbow & Arm

Contrary to common belief, the condition isn’t exclusive to the sports domain. Golfer’s arm is a disease of the elbow joint and the muscles in it. Overstretching of these muscles and tendons can le...

illustration of the arm with se-through skin so you can see the bones and ligaments. One of the epicondyle tendons is red, indicating elbow tendonitis

Golfer's Elbow

In mild cases, micro-traumas appear on the elbow that can lead to inflammation and pain. Conservative treatment is often effective in treating mild cases. However, the condition can get progressive...

Illustration of the arm with see-through skin so you can see the underlying soft tissues. There is a rec circle around the elbow, indicating tendon attachment irritation.

Tendon Attachment Irritation

The elbow is surrounded by muscles that originate in the upper arm and stretch over the elbow joint and down to the wrist.When the muscles are tensed, a tension pressure is created where the muscle...

see through illustration of the arm so that the elbow bone and muscles are visible. There is a red zone of irritation around the epicondyle, indicating Tennis Elbow Pain

Tennis Elbow

Repeated strain or wear and tear of the muscles and tendons can lead to pain and inflammation outside the elbow. Patients suffering from this condition are diagnosed with “Tennis Elbow”.