Causes
Golfer's elbow is caused by overusing the flexor muscles of the forearms. Overusing these muscles can stretch or tear the tendons attached to the medial epicondyle.
Causes include:
- Improper golf swing technique or grip of golf clubs
- Wrong model of golf clubs
- Improper technique for hitting a tennis ball
- Improper size of tennis racquet or tension of racquet strings
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Doing certain arm motions too much, such as:
- Golf swings
- Tennis strokes (forehand or serve)
- Painting
- Raking
- Pitching
- Rowing
- Using a hammer or screwdriver
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