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MyoActiveGolfers Elbow

Golfers Elbow Melbourne

Do you suffer from Golfers Elbow?

Golfers elbow, also called: medial epicondylitis.

A condition that causes pain on the inner side of the elbow.

The cause is excess or repetitive stress, often by forceful wrist and finger motions.
The elbow may feel stiff. Hands and wrists may feel weak.
Treatments include rest, ice, pain relievers, stretching, physiotherapy, myotherapy and elbow bandaging.

The pain may be caused by inflammation or dysfunctional nerves.

Treatments include medication, dry needling, electrical stimulation and strengthening exercises.

Usually self-diagnosable

The elbow may feel stiff. Hands and wrists may feel weak.

Pain is the primary symptom. It usually occurs on the inside of the elbow and sometimes in the forearm and wrist.

Myotherapists can certainly help you with your chronic pain. If you are suffering from chronic pain and nothing else has seem to of helped then the issue should not be ignored and that MyoActive will be able to provide a resolution to your problem.

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Golfers Elbow

People may Experience:

Pain areas: in the elbow or muscles

Also common: sensation of pins and needles, tenderness, or tingling fingers

Treatment consists of anti-inflammatories and self care

Treatment includes rest, pain relievers, physiotherapy and myotherapy.

Supportive care

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

Rest, ice, compression and elevation. A first-aid treatment for sprains and strains.

Cold compress

Reduces inflammation and dulls sensation of pain.

Physical exercise

Aerobic activity for 20–30 minutes 5 days a week improves cardiovascular health. If injured, pursuing an activity that avoids the injured muscle group or joint can help maintain physical function while recovering.

As Myotherapist we will listen to your body, the most important thing is to figure out why they keep occuring and develop a plan of attack to prevent pain from coming back.

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Myotherapy for Golfers Elbow issues?

MyoActive Myotherapists are trained to thoroughly assess pain and will put together an individualised strength and rehabilitation treatment plan to help relieve pain and restore normal function and movement.

A massage or myotherapy session for golfers elbow can help decrease pain, decrease tension and reduce stress.

Massage also enhances blood flow and thus can aid in the removal of excess lactic acid from muscles, thereby helping alleviate muscle pain.

Myotherapists provide knowledge on corrective exercises for rehabilitation.

Depending on your presentation treatment may include a combination of the following techniques:

  • Manual Therapy techniques (soft and deep tissue massage)
  • Functional Cupping
  • Dry Needling
  • Stretching & Strengthening Program
  • TENS machine
  • Heat & Ice for tendon repair
  • Taping
  • Postural and Corrective Exercises

If you are experiencing golfers elbow related discomfort, and would like the help of one of our Myotherapists to reduce your symptoms, give us a call on 0422580035 or book online to make an appointment.