This is a common repetitive stress injury for players of these sports (as well as baseball and cricket, just). Basically the muscles and tendons of the elbow are overloaded with a stress amount that they can no longer handle, and the area starts to hurt. As a result, your performance starts to diminish. If you've had it for a while, you may start to sub-consciously alter your swing to protect the elbow. This will only lead to further problems as now you're moving in inefficient, and unnatural ways. You're also now stressing different muscles that aren't used to taking that load either. All of this could lead to more serious injuries down the line.
Tennis elbow affects the outside of the elbow, while golfers elbow the inside. It usually occurs in the dominant arm, so it can start to affect other areas of your life.
Why not do something now? Massage has been shown to help speed up recovery and prevent the injury from reoccurring (along with a cautious build up of the sport again). Why not come to a very experienced massage therapist who will be able to find your sore spots immediately and help you heal?
Contact Carolyn Burke, Cambridge's best massage therapist!
Carolyn.w.burke@gmail.com
