Golfer's elbow

Golfer’s elbow (Medial Epicondylalgia) is a condition that causes pain and tenderness around the inner side of the elbow joint.

The condition is called golfer’s elbow because it can have significant impact on some people who play golf.

It also affects people who play sports that involve throwing such as cricket and baseball - as well as climbers or manual workers. However, the condition can affect anybody.

Interestingly, smoking and being overweight increases the risk of you having these types of pains.

Golfer’s elbow pain comes from the tendon that attaches your forearm muscles to your inner elbow. These muscles are the ones that make your fingers curl up when you grip something.

It is thought that it is caused by the tendon not being able to keep up with the demands it is being asked to do. It could have been getting less resilient for a long while but then suddenly starts to be sore.

The condition can usually be self-managed at home but can take a long time to settle.