Elbow · Dunwoody, GA
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Elbow Pain) Treatment in Dunwoody, GA
It shows up on the inside of the elbow — in your swing, in your pull-ups, in the bag you carry every day — and it never quite goes away between rounds.
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What you should know about golfer's elbow
Golfer's elbow, or medial epicondylalgia, affects the tendons on the inside of the elbow that flex the wrist and fingers. It is provoked by gripping, pulling and lifting, and it is less common than tennis elbow. Shockwave therapy may be discussed for chronic cases, alongside a progressive loading program.
What is golfer's elbow?
- The wrist flexor and pronator tendons attach at the bony point on the inside of the elbow.
- Repeated gripping, pulling and forearm rotation load that attachment.
- The ulnar nerve passes nearby, so nerve symptoms sometimes coexist and need to be distinguished.
Common symptoms
- Pain on the inside of the elbow with gripping or pulling
- Discomfort during the golf swing, especially at impact
- Pain with rows, pull-ups or carrying
- Tenderness over the inner bony point
- Forearm fatigue with repetitive tasks
Possible causes and contributors
- Golf, particularly with grip pressure or swing changes
- Pulling and gripping in the gym
- Repetitive manual or tool work
- Sudden increases in practice volume
- Carrying heavy loads with a gripped hand
Why it may keep coming back
- Grip demands continue every day regardless of the plan.
- Return to golf or lifting often happens at full volume.
- Strengthening is stopped once symptoms ease.
- Coexisting nerve irritation is missed.
Activities commonly affected
When professional evaluation makes sense
- Inner elbow pain persisting beyond six weeks
- Pain that changes your swing or your training
- Any tingling into the ring and little fingers
- Grip weakness
Common conservative approaches
- Progressive wrist flexor and grip loading
- Grip pressure, technique and equipment review
- Volume management for golf and training
- Manual therapy and nerve screening
- Graded return to sport
Signs that need prompt medical attention
- Numbness or tingling into the hand
- Elbow instability or a sense of the joint shifting
- Trauma-related onset
- Swelling, warmth or fever
If you experience any of these, contact a medical provider or seek emergency care rather than booking a shockwave evaluation.
Where SoftWave may fit
For chronic medial elbow tendon pain that has not responded to a well-executed loading program, SoftWave may be discussed as an addition. Medial elbow research is less extensive than for the lateral side, and expectations should reflect that.
Where SoftWave may not fit
Ulnar nerve irritation, ligament problems and neck-referred pain require different management and should be identified during the evaluation.
What an evaluation involves
At Compass Family Chiropractic in Dunwoody, the first step is understanding your history: where it hurts, how long, what makes it better or worse, what you have already tried, and what it has stopped you doing. An examination follows to identify the likely tissue or condition involved and whether further testing or referral is appropriate. SoftWave is only discussed if the findings support it.
See how an evaluation worksRelevant research for golfer's elbow
Shock wave therapy for lateral elbow pain
Buchbinder R, Green SE, Youd JM, Assendelft WJJ, Barnsley L, Smidt N · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2005
This Cochrane review concluded there was 'platinum level' evidence that shockwave therapy provides little or no benefit for lateral elbow pain across the trials reviewed.
Limitations: Included older devices and protocols and is included here deliberately: the elbow evidence is mixed, and later trials report more favourable results. Elbow pain deserves an honest conversation, not a sales pitch.
Find this study on PubMed
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Where treatment happens
SoftWave Therapy Right Here in Dunwoody
SoftWave therapy is provided by Compass Family Chiropractic at their Dunwoody office — not a partner clinic in another city. If you live or work near Dunwoody, Perimeter Center, Brookhaven or Chamblee, treatment happens here.
Compass Family Chiropractic1745 Old Spring House Ln., Ste. 410
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Call or text: (770) 452-0022
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