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Acupuncture & Pharmacopuncture

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.

Expert VerifiedHyo-seop KimChief Director

Q. Is acupuncture effective for elbow pain?

Yes, especially excellent for tennis/golfer's elbow and chronic pain.

📝 Detailed Answer

Elbow acupuncture: ① local muscle/tendon release, ② nerve stimulation for pain, ③ blood circulation improvement, ④ inflammation reduction. Common acupoints: LI11 Quchi, LI10 Shousanli, TE5 Waiguan. 70–80% improvement reported. Sessions 2–3x weekly initially. Insurance covers.

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Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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