Epicondylitis Brace | Elbow Strap for Medial / Lateral Epicondyle Arm Pain & Tendonitis

What is Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis Medial epicondylitis (also known as golfer’s elbow or thrower’s elbow) and lateral epicondylitis (also known as tennis elbow), are both types of elbow tendonitis that many people struggle with. Each condition is caused by overuse of the arm, especially during repetitive motion activities such as golf or tennis. This is why they are commonly known by those names! Overuse or injury causes tiny tears in the tendon that connects your elbow to your wrist. These tears cause swelling of the tendon and pain. Medial epicondylitis is characterized by pain on the inside of the elbow and forearm, while lateral epicondylitis refers to pain on the outside of the elbow and forearm. While these conditions are commonly known as golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow, they are not limited to athletes! Many jobs require repeated motions and can lead to an overuse injury like this. Occupations that often lead to medial and lateral epicondylitis include: Painter