What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow is a pain‑causing condition affecting the tendons on the outside of the elbow. Medically it’s often called lateral epicondylitis or lateral epicondylopathy/tendinopathy, a repetitive strain injury of the forearm tendon where it attaches to the elbow. Despite the name, it’s NOT just caused by playing tennis, repetitive gripping, lifting, typing or manual work can trigger it.
Typical Pain:
- Pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow.
- Pain that may radiate down the forearm.
- Pain when gripping, lifting objects, twisting a jar lid, or bending the wrist.
at my clinic just as the city was waking up. He was struggling with tennis elbow in his right forearm, caused by repetitive gripping and overuse, along with discomfort in his upper arm near the shoulder. Even simple movements had started to feel heavy and tense. Using the Pain Assessment Tool, his pain level was rated at 6/10.
We began the session with Fu's Subcutaneous Needling (FSN) acupuncture, addressing both the elbow and related points along the forearm and upper arm, also some key body points to clear heat and inflammation, as well as Qi-stagnation. The acupuncture treatment focused on easing inflammation, improving circulation, and releasing the tight, overworked muscles that had been carrying stress and fatigue.
As the needles worked their gentle magic, I could see the tension slowly melting away. By the end of the session, the pain had eased significantly, his pain had reduced to 3/10 , the muscles were noticeably more relaxed, and he walked out with a bright smile, lighter in body and spirit.
There’s something deeply fulfilling about ending the year by helping someone in need, witnessing not just physical relief but a subtle emotional lift. On this Christmas Eve, it felt like more than just a treatment, it was a moment of healing, connection, and gratitude.
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