Golfer’s elbow doesn’t just affect your swing. It can also cause sharp pain and stiffness during everyday movements, such as shaking hands or lifting a coffee mug.
Bauerfeind’s EpiTrain elbow brace and Sports Elbow Support are designed to relieve pain, stiffness and swelling using targeted compression and dual massage pads around the joint, allowing you to move and recover better for a faster return to the course.
What Is Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s elbow, medically known as medial epicondylitis, is an overuse injury that affects the tendons on the inner side of the elbow joint, where the medial epicondyle is located. Repeated stress from gripping, swinging, or wrist flexion causes microtears in the tendon over time, leading to inflammation and pain.
Despite its name, golfer’s elbow is not limited to golfers. It’s also common among weightlifters, climbers, tennis players, and other athletes who engage in repetitive gripping or forearm activities. Symptoms usually include a dull ache or sharp pain on the inside of the elbow, reduced grip strength, and stiffness.
Ensuring proper support, rest, and gradual return to activity is one of the most effective ways to manage symptoms and help prevent golfer’s elbow in the future.
Using Elbow Supports for Relief and Recovery
An elbow brace helps alleviate symptoms of golfer’s elbow by providing precise, localized support and relief to the surrounding muscles and soft tissue of the medial epicondyle.
Some bracing options also feature medical-grade compression, which improves circulation and proprioceptive feedback to reduce swelling and improve muscle control. Medical-grade compression also reduces strain on the elbow and can help limit the risk of further irritation.
For golfer’s elbow specifically, a high-quality support can help to offload the medial epicondyle without reducing joint mobility. Bauerfeind’s elbow braces and supports are unique in this way by combining medical-grade compression and targeted support — without limiting your range of motion — to ensure highly effective relief and support.
EpiTrain Elbow Brace
Best for daily use, Bauerfeind’s EpiTrain elbow brace features soft, lightweight materials, medical-grade compression, and Epicon+ Pads to alleviate pain and inflammation related to golfer’s elbow.
- Medical-grade compression relieves pain and swelling
- Viscoelastic massage pads stimulate surrounding muscles
- Train knit fabric offers all-day comfort without limiting mobility
- Anatomical design for secure fit during movement
- EpiTrain Forearm Strap add-on provides advanced relief and support
Sports Elbow Support
Best for athletic use, the Sports Elbow Support’s AirKnit fabric is extra breathable and moisture-wicking for lasting comfort during activity. Targeted Compression Zones and Dual Pads support and relieve the elbow joint.
- Supports the elbow to prevent excessive strain
- Targeted Compression Zones reduce elbow pain and swelling
- Dual Pads on each side of the elbow stimulate muscles
- AirKnit fabric is extra breathable and moisture-wicking Available in four colors and six sizes
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What’s the difference between golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow?
Golfer's elbow and tennis elbow are similarly caused by repetitive stress on the elbow, leading to pain and swelling in the area. However, golfer’s elbow occurs on the inside of the elbow, while tennis elbow occurs on the outside of the elbow.
Symptoms of golfer’s elbow include pain and stiffness, and can result in tingling and numbness in the fingers. Symptoms of tennis elbow include pain, stiffness, and swelling, which can also result in a weakened grip, burning sensation, or pain when rotating the hand.
Although one is termed “golfer’s elbow” and the other “tennis elbow,” you can still experience golfer’s elbow from tennis and tennis elbow from golf. The moniker stems from medial epicondylitis, which often affects golfers and lateral epicondylitis, which often affects tennis players.
What’s the best treatment for golfer’s elbow?
Treatment options for golfer’s elbow will depend on the severity of your condition. Applying an ice pack around the area can help reduce acute pain and swelling. If you’re experiencing severe pain and stiffness, it’s best to rest until these symptoms subside.
Bauerfeind’s Sports Elbow Support and EpiTrain elbow brace are great for anyone experiencing golfer’s elbow because they combine targeted compression with two viscoelastic massage pads to stimulate your elbow muscles, reduce swelling and help the healing process. Each brace also features breathable, moisture-wicking materials for premium comfort during activity.
As always, please consult your health care provider to create and manage your recovery plan.
Can I wear an elbow brace or support while golfing?
Of course! Bauerfeind’s elbow braces are designed to enhance joint support, relief, and recovery during daily use and activity, including golf.
The Sports Elbow Support, in particular, features an extra breathable, moisture-wicking knit fabric and anatomical design, which provides all-day comfort and a secure fit throughout every swing on the course.
Are Bauerfeind elbow braces HSA/FSA eligible?
Yes, many of Bauerfeind’s golf braces and supports are eligible for reimbursement through most FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts) and HSAs (Health Savings Accounts). View our HSA/FSA-eligible products for more information.
Additionally, because FSA/HSA plans vary, we recommend contacting your employer or plan administrator to confirm eligibility and reimbursement before purchase.
What is Bauerfeind USA’s return policy?
We offer a 60-day money-back guarantee on all orders purchased at Bauerfeind.us, regardless of the reason for return.
All returns must be in original packaging and received in like-new condition, and credits for returns are issued in the original form of payment. To learn more, please visit Bauerfeind’s Return Policy.