Tennisellbogen aus Sicht der chinesischen Medizin

Tennis elbow - epicondylitis

Application: 2 times a day

These 3 acupuncture points represent a minimal program of local acupuncture points. It is a good way to improve the energetic supply of the elbow joint. This is the basic condition for healing of tennis elbow (epicondylitis).

Epicondylitis results from overuse of the forearm muscles. The muscles responsible for moving the fingers and wrist originate in part from a small bony prominence on the outside of the elbow. In tennis elbow, pain occurs in this area. This may eventually extend into the upper arm or forearm.

Small tears in the tendons that connect the muscles to the bone cause this pain. Overuse is likely to cause irritation of the tissue, which eventually causes inflammation. This condition most often affects people over the age of 40; women more often than men. The pain often goes away on its own, but in some sufferers it can last for years.

Triggers may include:

• One-sided stress, e.g. when using keyboard/mouse
• Monotonous movements at work, at home and in the garden These include movements in which the hand must grip forcefully with the elbow bent, as is the case when handling a hammer or other tool, for example.
• Tennis and other impact sports
• Sleeping posture in lateral position, with strongly bent arm as head support
• Osteoarthritis: Chronic cartilage damage and osteoarthritis can also cause pain at the lateral epicondyle.

What does tennis elbow feel like?

Usually, increasing pain develops in the area above the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow, especially when you push the wrist up against resistance. In addition, you may notice a kind of weakness sensation in the wrist that does not allow you to access it properly.

In addition to the 3 points, it is recommended to relax the forearm muscles with a fascia ball. Simply place the arm with the outside of the forearm on such a ball and then massage the points with pressure until they gradually dissolve after repeated use.