Natural Treatments for Elbow Pain

Noticing a little pain in your elbow as you swing that golf club? Love tennis, but can’t stand that relentless ache in your elbow? Perhaps your elbow is sore because of repetitive movements at work, like computer work (using a mouse in a repetitive nature) or using a piece of equipment that requires the same motions over and over again.

Elbow pain, also called lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that is almost always caused by chronic inflammation of the tendons linking the muscles of the forearms to the outer side of the elbow. This inflammation presents as soreness and tenderness of the outer region of the elbow.

Natural Treatments for Tennis Elbow

While tennis elbow or elbow pain may not sound serious, ask anyone who suffers from it and you’ll find out it’s a very distracting condition that can make everyday tasks difficult. In some cases, it can become debilitating.

That’s why many people turn to painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, cortisone shots, and wearing corrective restraints. However, drugs have side effects, and braces have shown limited benefit (not to mention being uncomfortable and distracting). This is why more and more Americans are turning to natural treatments like acupuncture for pain relief.

A Natural Treatment that Works: Acupuncture for Elbow Pain

Acupuncture and acupressure have both become recognized treatment methods for those suffering from this common ailment. Even doctors at the respected Mayo Clinic have become interested in looking for natural ways to help patients find relief.

When doctors at the Mayo Clinic used acupuncture to treat 22 people with chronic tennis elbow, 80% got complete and lasting relief. Another 10% experienced a marked improvement. These were patients who had serious problems with elbow pain—debilitating pain that was preventing them from performing essential tasks—for 14 months or longer. They had already tried anti-inflammatory drugs, cortisone injections, and wearing braces without improvement.

Looking for an Acupuncturist in Huntersville for Elbow Pain Relief?

Give us a call, make an appointment through our online form, or stop by to talk to Dr. Doyle and the staff. Dr. Doyle is a skilled acupuncturist in Huntersville NC with a decade of experience treating pain. He can help you find relief naturally, promoting healing and teaching you how to prevent future injuries.