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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. How is pharmacopuncture used in elbow treatment?

Anti-inflammatory herbal extract injected into trigger points.

📝 Detailed Answer

Elbow pharmacopuncture: anti-inflammatory extracts (Bee venom) at lateral/medial epicondyle, effective for tennis/golfer's elbow. Faster than oral herbs. Sterile single-use needles. Sessions 1–2x weekly. Out-of-pocket. Combined with acupuncture maximizes.

Expert Verified

Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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