Golfer's Elbow Treatment in St. Augustine, FL
Does the inside of your elbow ache every time you grip a club, a hammer or a heavy grocery bag? It started as a twinge after a round. Now it's there when you shake hands, open a jar or carry the cooler to the boat. Funny thing is, you barely golf.

Golfer's elbow is irritation of the tendons that attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. Those tendons belong to the forearm muscles that bend your wrist and help you grip. The name is a little misleading. You can get it from golf, but also from lifting, climbing, throwing, fishing, yard work or long days using tools.
Where the Swing Really Starts
“Your swing starts at the ground. When your feet and hips don't help, your forearm pays for it.”
If several of these fit, your elbow has been working overtime.
A sore spot on the inside of your elbow, right on the bony bump.
Holding a coffee mug, a club or a paint brush feels shaky or weak.
Shaking hands, wringing a towel or twisting a lid sends pain up the arm.
The elbow feels tight first thing and takes a while to loosen up.
Soreness spreads from the elbow toward the wrist along the inside of the forearm.
Curling a dumbbell or lifting a heavy bag palm up makes it flare.
Most people rest the elbow, wear a strap and wait. The pain calms down, but nothing changes in how the arm and body share the work.
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Your grip muscles do the work your legs, hips and shoulders should be helping with.
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The elbow quiets down, but the tendon and grip lose strength while it rests.
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You go back to the same swing and grip, and the tendon gets irritated again.
The answer is a stronger tendon and a body that shares the load from the ground up. That is what we build with you.
We treat the sore tendon and the whole chain behind it, from your feet and hips to your shoulder, so your forearm stops doing all the work.
Hands-on work for the tight forearm muscles and the stiff joints around your elbow, wrist and shoulder, so the arm moves freely again.
Medically supervised strength training for your grip, forearm and shoulder, loaded step by step so the tendon gets stronger instead of more irritated.
We trace your movement from your feet to your hands, to find where your swing, lift or throw is losing power before it ever reaches your arm.
How you walk shows how your hips and trunk turn. Getting that rotation smooth and easy again gives your arm a better base for every swing and lift.
Yes. At Renew in St. Augustine we strengthen the sore tendon and your grip. We also look at how your feet, hips and shoulders move, so your forearm is not stuck carrying the whole load.
Golfer's elbow hurts on the inside of the elbow, where the tendons that bend your wrist attach. Tennis elbow hurts on the outside, where the tendons that lift your wrist attach. Both come from overload, and neither one needs a golf club or a racket to start.
Often, yes, with some changes. We may adjust how often you play or practice while the tendon gets stronger, then work on the rest of your body so your swing puts less strain on the elbow.
See a doctor if you felt a pop, your elbow is badly swollen or bruised, you can't fully bend or straighten it, or your fingers are numb and tingling. Those need a medical check before physical therapy.
You see Matt Rieder, Doctor of Physical Therapy, one-on-one for every minute of every visit. There are no techs and no group sessions, and Sandy, our Registered Nurse, checks in with you each week.
Yes, even if it has been a while. Tendon pain that has hung around often needs more strength work, not more rest. After your exam we will tell you honestly whether we can help.



You don't have to give up golf, the gym or the fishing trips while your elbow settles down. At our St. Augustine clinic, we build your plan around the things you want to keep doing.
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