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Even lifting a coffee cup hurts.
Opening a bottle, shaking hands, or carrying a shopping bag suddenly becomes a challenge. Perhaps you work a lot on the computer, do manual labor, or play sports – and any strain on your arm worsens the symptoms.
You've been resting your arm, using ointments, doing physiotherapy, or taking painkillers. Despite all that, the pain keeps coming back or never goes away completely.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Symptoms
Tennis elbow can manifest itself in very different ways. Patients often report the following symptoms:
Pain on the outside of the elbow
Pressure pain at the elbow
Pain when gripping or lifting
Pain when opening bottles or doors
Pain when carrying shopping bags
loss of hand strength
Pain when working at the computer
Complaints during sports such as tennis, golf or weight training
Radiating pain in the forearm
Possible medical diagnoses
Elbow pain can be associated with, among other things, the following diagnoses:
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Golfer's elbow (epicondylitis medialis)
Tendon irritation
Tendonitis
Overload syndrome
Irritation following athletic or occupational exertion
Many patients receive a diagnosis of tendonitis or overuse. However, this does not always explain why the symptoms persist for months or recur despite rest.
Therefore, what is crucial is not only the diagnosis, but also the question of why your body cannot fully complete the healing process.
My approach
Tennis elbow is often viewed solely as a local tendon problem.
In my experience, however, this perspective is not always sufficient to fully explain persistent symptoms.
Therefore, with the 5XPain™ method, I not only look at the elbow itself, but also at the interplay of the nervous system, regulation and the individual reaction patterns of your body.
The aim of the treatment is to release blockages and support the body in returning to a state in which natural regulation becomes possible.
Many patients report a significant reduction in pain, increased grip strength, or a feeling of lighter movement even during treatment.
The body doesn't heal because the pain disappears. The pain disappears when the body is able to regulate itself again.
What can change again
When the pain in the elbow subsides, often much more than just the arm changes.
Many patients report that they are experiencing:
pain-free gripping
Open bottles
Carry shopping bags
working on the computer
Use tools
to do sports
to pursue their profession without restrictions
Perform everyday movements naturally again
Because often it's not just the elbow that's the problem – but everything you have to do without as a result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can acupuncture help with tennis elbow?
Many people seek help when symptoms persist for weeks or months, or keep recurring. We will discuss whether treatment is appropriate in your situation during our initial consultation.
Does acupuncture also help with golfer's elbow?
Book an appointment
Tennis elbow doesn't have to permanently restrict your everyday life.
If you would like to find out whether the 5XPain™ method is also suitable for your ailments, I look forward to meeting you in person.