How to Treat Tennis Elbow with Traditional Chinese Medicine

The treatment of tennis elbow must of course be carried out scientifically, and the current Chinese medicine differentiation and treatment method is relatively effective, especially if it is caused by external factors such as cold and dampness. It can be improved through conditioning through Chinese medicine such as Elbow Liao, Shousanli, and Chize, as well as some acupuncture and cupping methods.

1. External invasion of cold and dampness

[Diagnostic points] Diffuse pain in the elbow, relieved by warmth and aggravated by exertion; inability to rotate the arm and difficulty lifting objects; thin white tongue coating and floating and slow pulse.

【Prescription】Eu Liao, Shou San Li, Chize

2. Qi and blood stasis

[Diagnostic points] There is a history of sudden swinging of arms or twisting of clothes, pain like a needle, radiating to the forearm and wrist, difficulty in holding objects or weakness in holding objects; thin white tongue coating, and tight pulse.

Common tennis elbow treatments

【Prescription】 Chize, Hegu

3. Liver and kidney deficiency

[Diagnostic points] Elbow pain, lighter during the day and heavier at night, weakness in holding objects, accompanied by dizziness, tinnitus, back pain and weak knees; red tongue with little coating, and weak pulse.

【Prescription】 Liver Shu, Shen Shu, Zu San Li, San Yin Jiao, Shou San Li

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Tennis Elbow - Other Therapies:

Auricular acupoints: elbow, adrenal gland, Shenmen

Skin acupuncture: Acupoints: Tender points. Method: Tap and prick the local area for bleeding, then add cupping, once every 2 to 3 days.