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Ulnar Collateral Ligament

Learn about Ulnar Collateral Ligament, its causes, and recommended products to help you heal.

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament - Essential info, expert advice and product recommendations

What is it?

The ulnar collateral ligament is a band of tissue that connects the inside of your upper arm to the inside of your forearm. This ligament helps to support and stabilize your arm when you perform a motion such as throwing a ball.

Why do I have it?

Over time and with repetitive stress the UCL can become stretched and even tear. Trauma can also cause damage such as a fall, car accident or blunt force.

When does it hurt?

Usually hurts during sport or any other activity that resembles overhead motion such as throwing or volleyball movements.

The Bracing Experts Advice

Whether you’re a throwing athlete or a domestic athlete, your UCL needs protection. A hinged brace can stabilize the joint while your ligament catches up. Wear it during recovery phases or sports-specific activity. Here’s the move: Respect the healing time, but don’t fear movement—your brace is built to guide you through it. You’re not sitting this one out. You’re showing up—with support.

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Whether you’re a throwing athlete or a domestic athlete, your UCL needs protection. A hinged brace can stabilize the joint while your ligament catches up. Wear it during recovery phases or sports-specific activity. Here’s the move: Respect the healing time, but don’t fear movement—your brace is built to guide you through it. You’re not sitting this one out. You’re showing up—with support.

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Learn about other Elbow injuries

Bursitis (Popeye's Elbow)

Bursitis of the elbow is the inflammation of the small sac of fluid on the back of the elbow (funny Bone a.k.a Olecranon). It is sometimes called Popeye elbow.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Involves pressure or stretching of the ulnar nerve (also known as the “funny bone” nerve), which can cause numbness or tingling in the ring and small fingers, pain in the forearm, and/or weakness in the hand. The ulnar nerve runs in a groove on the inner side of the elbow.

Golfer's Elbow

Medically known as medial epicondylitis is a painful condition involving the tendons that attach to the bone on the inside (medial) part of the elbow. The tendons that attach the muscle to the bone develop tiny micro tears.

Lateral Epicondylitis

More commonly known as “tennis elbow,” is a painful condition involving the tendons that attach to the bone on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow. The tendons that attach the muscle to the bone develop tiny micro tears.

Medial Epicondylitis

More commonly known as “golfers's elbow,” is a painful condition involving the tendons that attach to the bone on the inside (medial) part of the elbow. The tendons that attach the muscle to the bone develop tiny micro tears.

Tennis Elbow

Medically known as lateral epicondylitis is a painful condition involving the tendons that attach to the bone on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow. The tendons that attach the muscle to the bone develop tiny micro tears.

Ulnar Nerve Compression

The ulnar nerve passes down the inside of the arm from the neck and then behind the elbow. Ulnar nerve entrapment is a condition where the ulnar nerve becomes physically trapped or pinched at the elbow or neck area, resulting in pain, numbness, or weakness.

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