Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) Treatment in Los Angeles

Golfer's elbow — medial epicondylitis — is the inner-elbow counterpart to tennis elbow: a degenerative tendon problem where the flexor tendons attach. It nags with gripping and wrist flexion, flares with golf, racket sports, and lifting, and rarely resolves with rest alone. Chronos treats it as a tendon that needs the right loading, guided by a board-certified orthopedic surgeon.

Is this you?

• Pain on the inner elbow, worse with gripping, wrist flexion, a golf swing, or lifting.
• Tenderness over the medial epicondyle that has persisted for months.
• Rest and generic therapy gave only temporary relief.

How we approach it

Care runs through the Tendon Optimization Program. A plan typically centers on progressive, tendon-specific loading, with treatment modalities such as extracorporeal shockwave therapy sequenced to the phase of healing. Where appropriate, Chronos also evaluates a range of orthobiologic and regenerative options — including peptide and emerging cellular (stem cell–derived) approaches, and high-dose PRP where appropriate — discussed individually and under informed consent. Many are investigational and not FDA-approved; whether any is reasonable for you is a clinical decision, not a guaranteed outcome. We also check the ulnar nerve, which can be involved in medial elbow pain. Surgery is rarely needed and reserved for cases that fail a well-structured program.

Common questions

What is the difference between golfer's elbow and tennis elbow?

Both are tendon problems at the elbow. Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) affects the inner elbow and flexor tendons; tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) affects the outer elbow and extensor tendons. The treatment principles are similar.

Does golfer's elbow require surgery?

Rarely. Most medial epicondylitis is managed without surgery through a structured tendon-loading program. Surgery is reserved for cases that fail well-structured non-surgical care.