Most of the muscles that flex your wrist are attached to a bony bump on the inside of your elbow called the medial epicondyle. Sometimes, the site where these muscles insert can become irritated or inflamed through injury or overuse. Symptoms likely include a dull aching pain over the bump on the inside of your elbow that intensifies with activities like grasping objects and opening jars.

This condition is called medial epicondylopathy or golfers elbow, although any activity involving heavy gripping or repeated hand movements is a potential cause of this condition.

Conservative treatment is usually effective. Initially, you may need to avoid activities that cause an increase in pain. We may recommend a supportive brace that can reduce some of the stress on your elbow. Sports creams and home ice massages may provide relief.