Elbow Pain

Yes. Acupuncture releases muscle rigidity around the elbow joint and improves circulation, making it effective for acute and chronic elbow pain. The WHO also recognises elbow pain as an indication for acupuncture.

Yes. Cupping around the elbow joint clears blood stasis and releases muscle tension, effectively easing elbow pain.

Yes. Herbal medicine has demonstrated effects in strengthening bone and muscle and suppressing inflammation. Formulas that tonify the liver and kidney in particular slow musculoskeletal degeneration and promote tissue regeneration.

Chuna therapy performed by an experienced Korean medicine doctor involves little pain. Many patients in fact feel their body is refreshed and lighter after the session. We adjust the intensity to each person's condition.

Yes. Korean medicine procedures such as acupuncture, cupping and Chuna are covered by health insurance. Herbal formulas are not covered, but private indemnity insurance may reimburse them in some cases.

Acute pain eases substantially within 2 to 4 weeks. Chronic pain or a structural problem needs 2 to 3 months of systematic treatment, followed by a maintenance period to prevent recurrence.

A condition in which repeated micro-damage to the tendon on the outer elbow (the extensors) causes pain. The outside of the elbow hurts when gripping objects or bending the wrist back.

A condition in which repeated micro-damage to the tendon on the inner elbow (the flexors) causes pain. The inside of the elbow hurts when lifting objects or bending the wrist.

A condition in which the bursa over the bony prominence at the back of the elbow (the olecranon) becomes inflamed, swollen and painful. Pain is severe when leaning on or pressing the elbow.