Golfer's Elbow (medial epicondylitis)
Also known as: golfer elbow, medial epicondylitis, inner elbow pain
Golfer's elbow is pain at the inner elbow from overloaded flexor tendons — common in golf, lifting and repetitive grip. Physiotherapy and load management resolve most. Chinese medicine treats exertional qi-blood strain, cold-damp and stasis patterns alongside.
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Lifestyle & Diet
- •Modify load; build wrist-flexor strength with physiotherapy.
- •Avoid gripping tightly through pain.
- •Warm up before activity.
- •Most settle in weeks with the right plan.
When to reassess or seek care again
Review at 4 weeks: pain with grip, strength progress.
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Sources & Further Reading
Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.
- NHS · 2024
- Healthdirect Australia · 2024
- National Library of Medicine · 2024
Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.