Are you a pickleball enthusiast who is now suffering from pickleball forearm? Pickleball forearm you ask? Yes, this seems to be an issue that is affecting many new players of the sport.

This injury is akin to golfer’s elbow in that those suffering report inner forearm/elbow pain. The pain may be constant or intermittent. It is often described as a aching or pulling pain of the inner forearm. How does this happen? Well…it seems to be related to tightly gripping the racket and the way the racket is swung. The strong grip coupled with frequent swinging of the racket with forearm pronation seems to be the trigger.

How is it treated?

As with any muscle or joint injury, a period of rest or relative rest and rehabilitation. Through rehabilitation with a muscle and joint expert, any deficits in strength or mobility will be addressed. Treatment will allow the tissues to calm while the individual builds up their tolerance for “stress” on those muscles. This should then enable the individual to return to the sport without the pain.

What about those forearm or elbow straps, do they work? For some they may but for many the strap will not do much. They are certainly worth trying, but do not be surprised if it does not change the pain.

Is there anything I can do to prevent these issues? Certainly. By working with a muscle and joint expert before an injury, you can learn your strengths and weaknesses and work on them. Additionally, if you have some muscle or joint tightness that can be addressed. And when each of these elements is considered and addressed in totality, the likelihood of issues developing will reduce.

So, if you are looking to play this fast-growing sport and reduce your chances of developing pickleball elbow, taking proactive steps is recommended. Consider a muscle and joint exam to learn what can be done to prevent issues from ever appearing. To get started, click the following LINK to connect with an expert today.