Elbow Injury

[Bronson]

Some time ago, 5 years..I slipped, fell and landed roughly on my elbow. The resulting fall left my elbow with some swelling and pain. I had the elbow checked at the local hospital and the doctors were adamant nothing was wrong with my elbow, even after X-ray and yet no explanation was given for the pain...!

For some time after my elbow felt as though it was tight and there is some pain not on the elbow but on the opposite side at the base of the Bicep, this is where the pain seems to originate.

Since falling my elbow always seems weaker and recently was knocked in a Martial Arts class causing the problem to flare up. I've done some research on elbow damage and as far as I can find Tennis Elbow seems to describe the pain and at the same time repetitive actions were not the cause.

I've strapped my elbow up with a Tubigrip, this helps and at the same time is not a cure - anyone have any answers to this or is my elbow permanently damaged?

[Bronson]

No Takers -

I've discovered since, the injury is called golf elbow...!! And although the injury was caused by a fall...sounds like the injury is an aggrivated form of golfers elbow brought on by direct contact.

GOLFERS ELBOW

Golfers elbow is due to overuse or injury to the tendon on the inside of the elbow. Occasionally it IS caused by playing golf! Golfer's Elbow is the same as Tennis Elbow but the problem is on the inside of the elbow. It is due to overuse or injury to the tendon on the inside of the elbow and occasionally it IS caused by playing golf. The muscles from the inside of the forearm that flex the fingers towards the palm and bend the wrist forward blend into one tendon - the common flexor tendon - which attaches to the bony part of the elbow on the inside. Golfer's elbow can be caused by golf, as the name suggests, by constantly taking the divot with the ball, but it is far from being exclusive to golfers. Overstraining the wrist, either by bending it repetitively or by twisting it sideways can bring it on. This may even be as a result of faulty technique in racket sports or an unaccustomed activity using the wrist. If you have these early signs of golfer's elbow you need to seek professional medical attention as soon as possible. If you have had the condition a long time, be assured it can still be treated.

TREATMENT

Resting the arm will help to prevent aggravation - golfer's elbow is not a condition that you can exercise through. Treatment with Connective Tissue Manipulation and Manual Lymph Drainage will help to reduce the pain and stiffness and restore normal movement and function. By improving the circulation to the tendon then it is able to settle the inflammation down and heal more quickly. By reducing the tension in the tendon the fibres are able to glide on each other and allow freer movement without causing discomfort and pain.

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