Whether or not golf elbow heals on its own is related to the severity of the condition, with mild cases usually healing on their own. In moderate or severe cases, treatment is required. The main treatment includes general treatment, medication, physical therapy, surgery and so on.
1. Will heal by itself: Mild golf elbow will generally heal by itself, daily attention to rest is recommended, avoid using the affected arm to lift heavy objects, appropriate local hot compresses and physical therapy, such as hot towels or hot water bags on the inside of the elbow joint for hot compresses, etc., which can promote the local blood circulation, thus reducing the inflammation.
2. Will not heal itself: moderate and severe golf elbow, there will be a decrease in grip strength, pain intensification and other symptoms, generally will not heal itself. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be taken to reduce inflammation and analgesia. Physical therapy such as extracorporeal short wave can be used at the same time. If conservative treatment is ineffective, surgical treatment can be performed to release the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Golfer’s elbow is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor combined with their own condition to choose the appropriate treatment program, generally after active treatment can be cured, daily life to maintain a good mood, and develop good living habits. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.