If you play tennis or golf, you may be familiar with the injuries named for the games. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is inflammation of the tendons on the outer elbow (that help to extend the wrist).
Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is inflammation of the tendons along the inner elbow (that flex the wrist). Factors that contribute to the development of these conditions are poor posture, poor strength in the arm and trunk muscles, lack of flexibility through the hips, trunk, and upper extremities, and incorrect technique.

As a PT I can work with patients with these conditions to correct the existing postural dysfunction and muscle imbalances, teach them the appropriate stretches and strengthening exercises, and help to reduce inflammation. I am not a golf or tennis pro, and though I play both sports recreationally, you don’t want me to give you advice on improving your swing. It’s important to seek out the help of a professional who can help evaluate your swing, stance, and posture, and make recommendations that will improve your game, and will likely also reduce the likelihood of recurring musculoskeletal injury.