Question
I have developed tendonitis in my right elbow over the last few weeks. At times it is not too bad, and at other times it can be quite painful.
The location of the tenderness is - if I were to put my arm straight out, with the back of my hand facing up(hurts when I do this, by the way), it is the first "bump" as I feel down from the top of my arm, at the elbow location . Hope that makes sense.
I am a golfer, but I have been playing for 25 years with no problems whatsoever up until now. Could I have just injured it somehow? What can I do to rehabilitate it? Should I use ice or heat on it?
The funny thing is - it doesn't really hurt when I swing a golf club.
Any recommendations, etc. will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave


Answer
It sounds like you have 'tennis elbow' which probably would not hurt when you golf.

Whe I treat this condition, I start with making sure that all of the joints in the shoulder, wrist, and elbow move like they should and have no 'catchy' places.  Then I make sure all of the surrounding muscles work without restrictions too.  Then I use heat, or if possible, infrared light therapy, but a hot pack can work too.  I also use enzymes for inflammation (protease).  this can be a tedious proceedure (I have it now in my left elbow), but can be brought down quickly if you can do this proceedure.

Good luck,

Dr P