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Medial Epicondylitis

Definition:
Medial Epicondylitis is an inflammation, irritation or slight tearing of the tendons or muscles on the inner side (medial) of the elbow.

Symptoms:
Common symptoms include pain, swelling, redness or irritation on the inner side of the forearm. Pain can extend down the elbow to the wrist and may be present during rest. Pain may also be experienced when gripping objects, turning your hand or swinging your arm, especially when bending wrist toward the palm.

Causes:
This results from bending the wrist toward the palm with excessive force. The common cause include golf swing; serving in tennis; playing with a racquet that is too heavy or a grip too small; throwing a baseball; carrying a heavy suitcase; and having weak shoulder or wrist muscles. Any repetitive actions that involve extending your wrist or rotation of your forearm.

Treatment:
Avoid any activities or movements that produce pain. As the injury heals, begin exercises to stretch and strengthen the wrist muscles. Learn proper techniques and use the right sport equipment for your size. Immediately after activity use the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). Use heat therapy for chronic, recurring pain not brought on by activity.