Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow

Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow are common conditions that affect athletes and those who use their hands frequently. These overuse injuries occur when the tendons in your forearm, which help you grip, lift, and twist objects, become strained.

Symptoms of both conditions include:

• Pain in the forearm, especially when clenching or extending your fingers.
• Difficulty gripping, lifting, or twisting objects.

While these conditions have similar causes, effects, and treatments, they affect different areas of the elbow:

• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) affects the outer side of the elbow.
• Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) affects the inner side of the elbow.

Both conditions can be caused by overuse, improper form, or inadequate warm-up.