Tennis Elbow Acupuncture

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) develops when repetitive motions create microtears in your forearm’s extensor tendons, leading to inflammation and sharp pain during gripping actions. 🤕👊 

In Chinese medicine diagnosis, we begin by assessing the condition’s severity through careful palpation of two key areas: 

1️⃣ The lateral epicondyle’s outer ridge 

2️⃣ The extensor muscle group to evaluate tension levels 

We classify tennis elbow (known as ‘elbow fatigue’ in TCM) into three distinct patterns: 

1) Qi-Blood Stagnation: Sharp, localized stabbing pain 🔪 

2) Qi Deficiency: Dull aching with noticeable weakness 😣 

3) Damp-Heat Accumulation: Warmth, swelling, and inflammation 🔥 

Treatment Strategy: 

• Local Ashi Points: Precise needling around the lateral epicondyle releases tension in damaged tendons 💉 

• Distal Points: Strategic points along the arm muscles relieve tightness and restore meridian flow 🌊 

Therapeutic Effects: 

✔️ Reduces inflammatory markers 

✔️ Stimulates tendon repair through enhanced circulation ❤️🩹 

✔️ Rebalances muscle tension patterns ⚖️ 

Optimal Recovery Protocol: 

• 4-6 weeks of treatment (6-8 sessions) combined with: 

• Progressive tendon-loading exercises (guided by your physiotherapist) 🏋️‍♀️ 

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• Activity modification to prevent reinjury 🚫📱 

Have specific questions about your tennis elbow? Novena at The Round Clinic specializes in acupuncture for sports injuries—ask in the comments below! 💬👇 

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