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From Pain to Play: How Acupuncture Can Help You Overcome Tennis Elbow

By Toni Twitty

Are you ready to get back to what you love? Pain and tenderness got you down?

Don’t worry Acupuncture can help! You may be suffering from something called, “Tennis Elbow”. Tennis elbow is a common injury that causes pain around the outside of the elbow. Despite its name, you don’t have to play tennis to get it. Many people who do activities that involve repetitive arm movements can get tennis elbow.

Symptoms of Tennis elbow include:

  • Pain and tenderness on the outside of your elbow.
  • Difficulty gripping objects or lifting things.
  • Pain that gets worse when you use your arm, especially for twisting or gripping. Now you are probably thinking, “How can acupuncture help with this condition?”, I am glad you asked.
  • Reducing Pain: The needles used in acupuncture can help reduce the pain signals sent to your brain.
  • Improving Blood Flow: Acupuncture can increase blood flow to the injured area, which helps in healing.
  • Relaxing Muscles: The treatment can help relax the muscles around your elbow, reducing tension and pain.

If you are ready to get back out there and enjoy all the activities you always have give Be Well Acupuncture a call we would love to give you your life back!