If you think the goal is to touch your toes, however, you might be surprised to know that it’s not nearly as important as other aspects of the test in spotting dysfunction.
Whether it’s tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) on the outer part of the joint or golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis) on the inner part, that sharp, hot pain is not going to go away without some rest followed by some very specific exercises to prevent its return.
Here’s a guide to potential treatments for damage to the body’s soft tissue – everything from self-massage to Star Wars-like laser blasts to radio waves and the time-honoured tub of ice.
Injuries such as sprains, tendinitis, carpal-tunnel syndrome – and even fractures of a delicate bone called the hook of hamate – are common wrist issues that golfers experience.
Australian Golf Digest
