If you're suffering with golf or tennis elbow, tendonitis or any other over-use related injury; the Bearhug Elbow Support delivers targeted zonal support to help relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate recovery — without restricting your movement or compromising your performance.
Crafted with our unique bamboo composition, this class 1 medical device combines superior comfort with breathability and durability – helping you keep playing pain-free.
Trusted by thousands of golfers, tennis players and fitness enthusiasts who are managing elbow pain from repetitive usage.
Why Choose Bearhug Elbow Supports?
Pain Relief: Ideal for those suffering with tennis elbow, golf elbow and tendonitis.
Injury Prevention: Don’t wait for it to be too late, our elbow supports are medically proven to reduce the risk of overuse injuries.
Supreme Comfort: Our signature bamboo-blend material offers breathability, moisture control, and non-slip – perfect for prolonged wear without discomfort.
Medical-Grade zonal support: Stimulates blood flow and joint stability, helping you move with confidence and control through every swing, press and pass.
And if you don’t agree with our 300+ 5 star reviews – we’ll give you your money back (Ts & Cs apply).
By Sport
Find out how a Bearhug Elbow Support can help you perform better, recover faster and play for longer.
Basketball
Wearing an elbow support in basketball provides zonal support that boosts blood circulation, reduces muscle fatigue, and supports the elbow joint during shooting and passing.
This added stability helps prevent common overuse injuries such as tendonitis, while keeping the joint warm and flexible throughout play
Football
If you’ve recently suffered an elbow injury playing football; whether it be from a collision, heavy fall or overuse (as a goalkeeper) – the Bearhug elbow support will help you continue playing and recover faster.
Providing additional stability to your elbow joint, the support uses targeted zonal support technology to give you additional protection, support and confidence whilst playing.
Golf
“Golf Elbow” – caused by the repetitive swinging – places significant stress on the elbow joint and causes pain and tenderness on the inside of the elbow.
The Bearhug elbow support relieves pain by delivering critical zonal support and increased blood flow to the elbow joint; providing support without compromising comfort or performance.
Hockey
An elbow support is a smart addition to your hockey gear; offering muscle support and joint stability through every shift.
Zonal support improves blood flow and reduces fatigue, making it easier to maintain strength and control throughout high-intensity play. This added support also helps minimize the risk of overuse injuries to the elbow during repeated shooting and checking.
Martial arts and combat sports
Whether you're practising brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA, boxing, muay thai, judo, or traditional martial arts like karate or taekwondo, your elbows take a beating – from both your opponent and your own movements.
It’s common to pick up hyperextension injuries from arm bars, tendonitis from grappling and general bruises and swelling from contact.
If you’re struggling with any of the above; the Bearhug elbow support is a must-have – applying zonal support to the elbow joint to provide stability and increased blood flow through the elbow, which is key to accelerating injury recovery or preventing injuries before they arise.
Netball
Bearhug elbow supports are built for netball’s fast pace—offering zonal support that targets your passing arm, reduces muscle fatigue, and helps prevent overuse injuries during constant feeds and throws.
Lightweight and breathable, they fit comfortably under your kit while offering protection from bumps and floor contact, keeping you confident and match-ready.
Rugby
Elbow hyper-extensions, dislocations and contusions are very common for rugby players.
If you’ve recently suffered any of the above, or any other impact related elbow injury; the Bearhug elbow support will help accelerate your recovery – providing much-needed stability, zonal support and blood flow to the elbow joint.
Tennis
“Tennis Elbow” – caused by overuse of the tendons on the outside of the elbow; creates pain, tenderness and swelling around the exterior of the joint.
If you’re experiencing this pain, a Bearhug elbow support will provide you with additional support to help increase blood flow to the elbow joint; providing stability and pain-relief without compromising performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our bamboo supports.
Can I wear them on either elbow?
Yes, our supports are designed to be worn on either elbow. If you want to protect both elbows, you can buy a pair and save per support!
How do I know if I need an elbow support?
If you experience pain or swelling on the inside or outside of the elbow; or if you play repetitive action sports regularly (think golf, padel, tennis etc) – elbow supports are a great pain management and pain prevention tool.
Is this a medical-grade product?
Yes, the Bearhug elbow support is a class 1 medical device, meaning it’s trusted by healthcare professionals for therapeutic use and recovery.
Do you offer returns?
Try any product for 30 days and if the size isn't quite right or you want to swap it for another you can - free of charge. *refunds are charged a handling fee of £4.95
Access the Returns Portal here : https://getabearhug.loopreturns.com/#/
If you are trying to exchange sizes for a product that's part of a bundle please email orders@geabearhug.com with your order #.
What makes Bearhug so good?
Unlike standard supports, Bearhug products are made from premium bamboo fabric for unmatched breathability, softness, and protection — without compromising performance.
Don’t believe us? Read our thousands of 5-star customer reviews – they speak for themselves!
Don’t agree? We’ll give your money back – no questions asked (Ts & Cs apply).
What size do I need?
Please see our size guide above to ensure you get the perfect fit.
Will it help with an existing elbow injury?
Absolutely. The support provides targeted zonal support to help manage existing pain from repetitive use injuries – it’s ideal for accelerating recovery because it provides additional stability and increased blood flow through the joint.
Our Bearhug Promise
At Bearhug, we’re not happy unless you are. That’s why we offer a 30-day trial opportunity! Try our sleeve or supports for 30 days and if the size isn't quite right or you want to swap it for another product you can - free of charge!
*refunds are charged a handling fee of £4.95. For more information, see our Returns Portal.
Initial postage costs are non-refundable.
Shipping
We aim to dispatch your order on the same working day if the order is placed before midday. Any orders after midday will be dispatched the next working day.
Our shipping options are :
- Royal Mail 2nd Class Tracked - £3.95
- Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked - £4.95
- Royal Mail Next Working Day - £9.95
Free shipping is available for orders over £60 - these orders are dispatched with a Royal Mail 2nd Class Tracked service.
Note that all countries outside the UK will be subject to local duty and taxes, thresholds do differ from country to country. Please check your local customs office.
Returns & Exchanges
Access the returns portal here : Returns Portal Link
You will need your Order # and delivery postcode.Exchanges are eligible for free return postage - you can excahnge for another size or product. Refunds are charged a £4.95 handling fee - this will be deducted from your refund.
Initial postage costs are non-refundabl
