25/09/2025
🎾🏌️ Elbow Pain: Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow?
If you’ve been experiencing elbow pain, it can be tricky to tell whether it’s Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow. Tennis Elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, causes pain on the outside of the elbow and is often triggered by activities that extend the wrist, like typing, lifting a kettle, or turning a doorknob. Research shows it affects around 1-3% of the population, most commonly between ages 35 and 54.
Golfer’s Elbow, or medial epicondylitis, causes pain on the inside of the elbow and is aggravated by wrist flexion, such as gripping, carrying groceries, or swinging a golf club. It accounts for roughly 10–20% of all epicondylitis cases.
Both conditions are tendon overuse injuries, and studies indicate that rest, targeted strengthening, and mobility exercises can significantly improve symptoms. Bracing or physical therapy may also help, while surgery is rarely needed.
The simplest rule of thumb is: outside elbow pain usually means Tennis Elbow, inside elbow pain points to Golfer’s Elbow.
If you are struggling with either of these conditions, we can help! Don’t hesitate to book a session with us by calling 020 7404 6343 or visiting our website through the link in our bio 🙌🏻
