Golf Injury Sports Medicine Mallorca

Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)

Medial epicondylitis affects the inner side of the elbow and is the most characteristic golf injury. It is caused by:

• Incorrect swing technique
• Grip that is too tight
• Impact with the ground (deep divots)
• Lack of warm-up
• Excessive practice volume

Established conservative options include shockwave therapy and PRP therapy. Learn more about elbow treatment.

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Shockwave Therapy

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Differentiating Golfer's Elbow from Tennis Elbow

While golfer's elbow affects the inner side of the elbow (medial epicondylitis), tennis elbow affects the outer side (lateral epicondylitis). Both conditions respond well to shockwave therapy and PRP, but the rehabilitation exercises differ.

Lower Back Pain in Golfers

Lower back pain affects up to 80% of golfers at some point. The repetitive rotational forces of the golf swing place significant stress on the lumbar spine. We treat this with manual medicine, physiotherapy and swing analysis.

• Rotational overload from repeated swings
• Poor hip mobility forcing the spine to compensate
• Weak core stability
• Incorrect address posture

A targeted core strengthening programme combined with hip flexibility exercises resolves most cases without surgery, consistent with our conservative treatment philosophy.

Shoulder Injuries in Golf

The golf swing generates substantial forces across the shoulder joint, particularly during the follow-through. Common shoulder injuries include:

• Rotator cuff tendinitis: From repetitive overhead and rotational movements
• Subacromial bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa
• Impingement syndrome: Compression of tendons

Treatment includes shockwave therapy, PRP and ultrasound-guided injections. Learn more about shoulder treatment.

Cryotherapy for Golfers in Mallorca

Whole-body cryotherapy at -110°C is ideal for golfers:

• Recovery after long rounds
• Reduction of inflammation in elbow and back
• Improved performance during tournaments
• Play more rounds with less fatigue

We are likely the only practice on Mallorca with a whole-body cryotherapy chamber, making this treatment exclusively available to our patients.

Swing Analysis and Biomechanics

As a Diplom-Sportlehrer, I analyse your golf swing to identify movements that place excessive stress on joints and tendons:

• Address posture: Affects spinal load
• Hip rotation: Insufficient rotation shifts stress to the lower back
• Grip pressure: Too tight contributes to elbow problems
• Follow-through: Can overload the shoulder

Small technique adjustments can eliminate pain and improve your game simultaneously.

Golf in Mallorca

Mallorca offers more than 25 championship golf courses with exceptional conditions year-round:

• Son Gual, Alcanada, Son Muntaner – world-class courses
• Over 300 days of sunshine per year
• Mild winter temperatures ideal for golf
• Strong international golf community

Specialist consultation for golfers. Call +34 971 68 43 45 to book your appointment.