A little while back, I wrote an article about tennis elbow, leading to many more emails and direct messages than I expected. I guess it's more common among my readers than I realized. Undoubtedly, its close cousin, Golfer's Elbow, is equally common. It's also just as painful and stems from a similar cause. And, just like tennis elbow isn't just a tennis-playing issue, golfer's elbow doesn't affect only golfers.

About a week after I wrote How to Treat Tennis Elbow Fast: Exercises, Supplements, and Therapies, I connected with the founder of Fiix Body, who told me about a device he created that's as effective as the best physical therapy, and which you can do from home.

I was intrigued. He offered to send me one to try. Coincidentally, a couple of days later, I started showing signs of golfer's elbow. That was about a month ago, and my golfer's elbow has progressively worsened. However, I didn't want to open my Fiix Body box until my golfer's elbow had gotten severe, as I wanted to give it a serious trial. I opened the box today and started using it.

I figured it was time to not only write about golfer's elbow and its symptoms and causes, but also time to highlight the research-supported benefits of Fiix Body. Oh, and I've got some great news for you, too. The team at Fiix Body hooked me up with a special discount for my readers. You can get $100 off the device when you use my link, and it comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee! That blew my mind the most. You can try it seriously, and if you don't find relief in a couple of months of regular use, you can get your money back.

Let's get on with this article and help you eliminate golfer's elbow.

What is golfer's elbow?

Golfer's elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation on the inner side of your elbow, where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony bump (epicondyle). It's typically caused by damage to the tendons and muscles due to overuse or repetitive motion. While the name may suggest it's exclusive to golfers, it definitely isn't. It can affect anyone who engages in activities that strain the forearm muscles.

Speaking of activities, certain resistance training exercises can inadvertently exacerbate golfer's elbow if not executed with proper form. Wrist curls, reverse wrist curls, forearm pronation and supination exercises, and pull-up or chin-up movements may worsen the condition, particularly if you're not careful with the weights you're lifting or your technique.Peterson M, Butler S, Eriksson M, Svärdsudd K. A randomized controlled trial of exercise versus wait-list in chronic tennis elbow (lateral epicondylosis). Ups J Med Sci. 2011 Nov;116(4):269-79. doi: 10.3109/03009734.2011.600476.

It sounds similar to tennis elbow, and in some ways, it is, but the underlying cause is different in each. While both involve inflammation of the tendons in the elbow due to overuse, tennis elbow affects the outer part of the elbow rather than the inside.Shiri R, Viikari-Juntura E. Lateral and medial epicondylitis: role of occupational factors. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2011 Feb;25(1):43-57. doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2011.01.013. The distinction between the two conditions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Symptoms of golfer's elbow usually include pain and tenderness on the inside, stiffness, weakness in the hands and wrists, and a tingling or numbing sensation radiating into one or more fingers, usually the ring and little fingers.Herquelot E, Guéguen A, Roquelaure Y, Bodin J, Sérazin C, Ha C, et al. Work-related risk factors for incidence of lateral epicondylitis in a large working population. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2013 Nov;39(6):578-88. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.3371. Epub 2013 Jun 26. The pain might flare up during activities that involve gripping or bending the wrist toward the forearm or while doing those specific resistance exercises mentioned earlier.