Golfers  elbow is characterised by pain and tenderness over the inner side of the elbow which radiates into the forearm and is aggravated by bending the wrist downwards and turning the palm downwards.

Symptoms often are a dull ache at the inner point of the elbow.

The onset of pain is usually gradual and aggravated by using the affected muscles, e.g. grasping objects and shaking hands. Worsened with affected muscle use, e.g. forearm rotation or grasping, opening a jar.

Physiotherapy may be advisable and can help alleviate symptoms by deep tissue massage, exercises and advice on a splint for home use and for  work.