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Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Pre-cut kinesiology tape to offload the wrist flexors and reduce inner-elbow pain on grip and lifting.
3 rolls for £14.97, delivered free
Pre-cut 20 strips with a dispenser box. Beige shown — see all colours & designs. £4.95 delivery on 1 or 2 rolls.
What is golfer’s elbow?
Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) is the inner-elbow counterpart to tennis elbow. Overuse irritation of the common flexor tendon where it attaches to the inner elbow (medial epicondyle of the humerus). It hits golfers (hence the name), throwers, weight-lifters doing heavy pulls and deadlifts, climbers, and tradespeople using screwdrivers and hammers. Pain is at the inner elbow, often radiating into the forearm, and worsens with gripping, wrist flexion and pronation.
Common causes
- Repetitive wrist flexion and pronation: golf, throwing, hammering
- Heavy gripping under load: deadlifts, pull-ups, kettlebells
- Sudden increase in climbing or DIY volume
- Poor lifting technique with rounded shoulders
- Weak rotator cuff passing load down the chain
How kinesiology tape helps golfer’s elbow
Tape applied along the inner forearm and across the tender medial epicondyle gives proprioceptive feedback that helps the wrist flexors fire more evenly, reducing the eccentric overload that drives tendinopathy. The skin lift over the tender attachment can ease pressure on local pain receptors. Combined with relative rest and progressive loading, most people see meaningful relief within 1 to 2 weeks.
How to apply: inner forearm and elbow
01
Prep
Arm out, palm facing up. Wrist bent back. Clean dry skin.
02
Strip 1
Anchor on palm side of wrist. Lay along inner forearm to just past elbow at 25% stretch.
03
Strip 2
Horizontal across the tender inner elbow at 50% stretch. Anchor ends flat.
04
Activate
Rub firmly 30 seconds. Open and close fist a few times.
Reduce gripping load for 1 to 2 weeks. Drop the deadlift weight, use straps for pull work, lighten golf practice. Tape alone won’t fix it if you keep flaring it.
Best Tape For This
Beige is the discreet office and golf-glove choice. Black for the gym floor.
BeigeShop the rangeRecovery tips beyond taping
- Eccentric wrist flexion: 3 × 15 daily with a light dumbbell. The opposite movement of the tennis elbow exercise.
- Forearm flexor stretches: palm up, pull fingers back, 30 seconds each side, twice daily.
- Use lifting straps at the gym for pulls and deadlifts.
- Switch to a fat-grip bar for some work: spreads load.
- Check your golf grip pressure: over-gripping is the main cause for golfers.
- Counterforce brace for high-load tasks if needed.
When to see a physio or GP
See a physio if pain doesn’t reduce after 4 to 6 weeks of self-management, if it wakes you at night, or if you notice pins-and-needles in the ring and little fingers (could indicate ulnar nerve involvement).
Frequently asked
Can I play golf with the tape on?
Yes. Apply 30 minutes before. The tape supports during the swing. Reduce range and grip pressure during recovery weeks.
Is golfer’s elbow the same as tennis elbow?
Same mechanism (tendinopathy), opposite side. Golfer’s = inner elbow (flexor tendons). Tennis = outer elbow (extensor tendons). You can have both.
How long until it heals?
6 to 12 weeks of consistent care for most cases. Chronic cases longer. Tape supports the rebuild.
Can I lift weights with it?
Yes. Reduce load, use straps, focus on form. Avoid heavy curls, deadlifts and pull-ups for 2 weeks then build back.
Tape used in this guide
Pre-cut 20 strips with a dispenser box. 3 rolls for £14.97, delivered free — 6 for £22.99 delivered. Free UK delivery on 3 rolls or more, £4.95 on 1 or 2.
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