5. Massage Therapy
Golfers elbow affects the tendons of the forearm, and where they connect to the hard bony bump below the elbow. The only known cure for the condition is rest. Getting back onto the golf course without letting the inflammation heal, exacerbates the symptoms of pain and swelling. If left untreated, you can expect the condition to develop into other severe forms of tendonitis, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Massage is one of the most effective treatments for golfer’s elbow. However, you’ll need to visit a practitioner that offers deep tissue massage. Sports or deep tissue massage hurt. The practitioner presses deep into the connective tissues to release the inflammation, and this can be excruciatingly painful for the patient.
After the massage, you may feel bruised and sore for a day. However, when the bruising subsides, you’ll notice tremendous relief of pain and stiffness. Depending on the severity of your condition, you may need weekly treatments until it clears.