Get Golfers Elbow Treatment Online
Golfer's elbow causes pain and tenderness on the inside of the elbow that can limit your daily activities. Doctronic connects you with licensed physicians who can evaluate your symptoms and create a treatment plan, no in-person visit required.
What Is Golfers Elbow?
Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) is a tendinopathy marked by pain, tenderness, and inflammation at the medial epicondyle of the elbow, where the forearm flexor muscles attach. It can cause weakness in the hand and wrist, stiffness, and pain that radiates down the forearm. With the right treatment and support, most people recover well and return to full activity.
- Pain and tenderness on the inner side of the elbow are the hallmark signs of golfer's elbow.
- Get personalized guidance from doctor-trained AI
- Explore treatment and prescription options
Is Online Golfers Elbow Treatment Right for You?
You may be a good candidate for online treatment if you are experiencing medial elbow pain, forearm stiffness, or weakness in the wrist and hand consistent with golfer's elbow. A Doctronic physician can review your symptom history and recommend an appropriate care plan, including medications to reduce pain and inflammation.
Your eligibility will also be assessed based on your musculoskeletal health history, including prior elbow injuries, any underlying conditions affecting the tendons or joints, and current medications that could interact with treatment options.
- Diagnosed with golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Get personalized guidance from AI and clinicians
- Explore treatment and prescription refill options
- Access care from home, often the same day
Medications We Prescribe for Golfers Elbow
Voltaren Gel
Diclofenac Topical
A topical NSAID applied directly to the painful area to reduce local inflammation and pain with minimal systemic absorption.
AvailableMobic
Meloxicam
An oral NSAID that reduces prostaglandin-mediated inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions like golfer's elbow.
AvailableLidoderm
Lidocaine Patch 5%
A topical analgesic patch that provides localized pain relief by blocking sodium channels at the site of application.
AvailableMedrol
Methylprednisolone
An oral corticosteroid that can reduce significant inflammation in refractory or severe cases of tendinopathy.
AvailableHow Golfers Elbow Treatment Works at Doctronic
Chat With The #1 AI Doctor
Doctronic answers your health questions with personalized medical insights and helps our doctors create a better treatment plan for you.
Meet With a Licensed Doctor For Treatment
Book a $39 telehealth appointment (or copay) within 30 minutes. Our doctors create personalized treatment plans with prescriptions when needed.
Pick Up Your Prescription
Our doctors prescribe non-controlled medications in all 50 states and send prescriptions to your pharmacy for same-day pickup.
What a Doctronic consultation looks like
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- Prescription refills Starting as low as $0
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Frequently asked questions
Golfer's elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a condition caused by overuse and repetitive stress on the forearm flexor tendons where they attach to the medial epicondyle of the elbow. Despite the name, it affects many people who do not play golf, including those who do repetitive gripping, throwing, or lifting activities.
The most common symptoms include pain and tenderness on the inner side of the elbow, stiffness in the elbow joint, weakness in the hand or wrist, and a sensation of aching or burning that may radiate down the forearm toward the wrist.
Golfer's elbow affects the tendons on the inner (medial) side of the elbow and is linked to the forearm flexor muscles. Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) affects tendons on the outer (lateral) side and involves the forearm extensor muscles. Both are overuse tendinopathies but occur on opposite sides of the elbow.
Treatment typically focuses on reducing pain and inflammation. Topical NSAIDs such as diclofenac gel can be applied directly to the affected area. Oral NSAIDs like meloxicam help control pain systemically. Lidocaine patches provide localized relief, and a short course of oral corticosteroids such as methylprednisolone may be considered for more severe or persistent cases.
Many mild to moderate cases of golfer's elbow improve with rest, activity modification, ice application, and appropriate medications. However, without proper treatment and rehabilitation, symptoms can become chronic. Seeking timely medical guidance helps speed recovery and prevents long-term tendon damage.
Yes. Resting the elbow, applying ice for 15 to 20 minutes several times a day, wearing a counterforce brace, and performing gentle stretching and strengthening exercises recommended by a clinician can all support recovery alongside any prescribed medications.
Doctronic uses an AI-guided evaluation to gather detailed information about your symptoms and health history. A licensed physician then reviews your case, makes a clinical determination, and creates a personalized treatment plan. The entire process is designed to be thorough, convenient, and medically sound.
Yes. Doctronic connects patients with fully licensed physicians whose consultations are doctor-reviewed and regularly audited for quality. The platform is HIPAA-compliant, protecting your personal health information, and is available to adults 18 and older in any U.S. state.
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