Medial Elbow Pain (Golfers Elbow)

Written By Martin Spitzeck

Physiotherapy for Medial Elbow Pain (Golfer’s Elbow)

Medial elbow pain—commonly known as Golfer’s Elbow—occurs when the tendons on the inside of the elbow become overloaded and irritated. Our physiotherapists provide targeted, evidence-based treatment to relieve pain, rebuild tendon strength, and restore comfortable function for work, daily tasks and sport.

What Is Medial Elbow Pain (Golfer’s Elbow)?

Golfer’s Elbow, or medial epicondylalgia, is an overuse injury affecting the flexor–pronator tendon group on the inside of the elbow. It’s commonly caused by repetitive gripping, lifting, manual labour, throwing sports and racquet sports—not just golf.

Common Symptoms We Assess

  • Pain or tenderness on the inside of the elbow

  • Pain with gripping, lifting or wrist flexion

  • Weak grip strength

  • Stiffness through the forearm

  • Pain that worsens with repetitive tasks or sport

  • Discomfort radiating into the forearm or wrist

How Physiotherapy Helps Golfer’s Elbow

Our physiotherapists use a structured, progressive approach to reduce tendon irritation and improve load tolerance.

Our Treatment Approach Includes:

  • Detailed Assessment
    Identifying tendon irritability, biomechanics, strength deficits, work demands and sporting load.

  • Hands-On Treatment
    Soft tissue release, joint mobilisation and trigger point therapy to reduce muscle tension and improve mobility.

  • Exercise Rehabilitation
    Targeted loading of the flexor–pronator tendon group, wrist strengthening, grip retraining, forearm endurance and shoulder stability.
    Progressive isometric and eccentric loading is central to tendon recovery.

  • Activity & Load Management
    Education on modifying work tasks, lifting patterns, training load and grip technique to reduce strain on the irritated tendon.

  • Bracing or Taping (If Needed)
    Supportive taping or counterforce bracing to offload the medial elbow in early recovery.

  • Shockwave Therapy (Optional)
    Available for stubborn or chronic cases to stimulate tendon healing.

Areas We Treat for Medial Elbow Pain

To effectively manage Golfer’s Elbow, we assess and treat not only the elbow but all contributing regions:

  • Medial elbow flexor–pronator tendon complex

  • Forearm flexor muscles and soft tissues

  • Wrist movement control and grip strength

  • Shoulder, scapular stability and upper-arm mechanics

  • Neck and upper-thoracic mobility

  • Workplace, lifting and sport-specific loading patterns

Why Choose Our Clinic for Golfer’s Elbow Physiotherapy?

  • Evidence-based tendon rehabilitation programs

  • Hands-on therapy combined with structured strengthening

  • Experience treating athletes, tradies, manual workers and office-based strain

  • Individualised progression plans to prevent recurrence

  • Clear guidance to return safely to work, gym and sport

Book Your Elbow Assessment

If elbow pain is limiting your movement, comfort, or daily activities, physiotherapy can help restore function and relieve pain safely and effectively.

Contact us today to start your recovery plan.

Martin Spitzeck
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