One of the most frequent injuries suffered by athletes and weekend warriors alike is tennis elbow, or epicondylitis, which is an inflammation of the muscles and tendons. It is caused by repeated twisting of the wrist or frequent rotation of the forearm, and can lead to a weakened grip, elbow pain, and damage to the tendons that connect to the humerus, the bone of the upper arm.

Golfer’s elbow, also referred to as medial epicondylitis is quite similar to tennis elbow except the inflammation occurs on the inside of the elbow, around the bone called the medial epicondyle.. The inner part of the elbow becomes painful and tender as a result of damage or tearing of the tendons and muscles of this area.
Symptoms of Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow

* Difficulty with movements such as gripping, lifting and carrying
* Pain and tenderness either on the outside of the elbow (tennis elbow) or on the inside of the elbow (golfer’s elbow)
* Pain that radiates down the arm toward the wrist
* Difficulty extending the forearm

If you are suffering from Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow or Frozen Shoulder syndrome acupuncture is a natural alternative to traditional treatments such as medications, heat, magnets, braces, physical therapy and rest, which are effective in relieving pain but do very little to prevent the condition from recurring. Research has proven that acupuncture not only relieves the symptoms of tennis and golfer’s elbow, and frozen shoulder syndrome, it appears to resolve the condition completely.