Real Case: A French Ski Enthusiast's Road to Recovery from Elbow Pain

A French gentleman residing in Hong Kong, an avid extreme sports enthusiast who enjoys mountaineering and skiing, had been suffering from persistent pain in his right elbow for over a year, severely impacting his athletic performance. After trying various traditional methods without success, he sought Chinese medicine treatment at SYT Wellness.

Diagnosis: Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
The physician diagnosed the cause as being closely related to the prolonged, repetitive, high-intensity flexion and extension of his forearm during skiing and mountaineering. This led to chronic strain and inflammation at the tendon attachment points.

Tennis Elbow vs. Mouse Hand: Confused?

In fact, "tennis elbow" and the common modern ailment "mouse hand" (wrist/forearm strain) have very similar causes:

• Tennis Elbow: Pain point on the outside of the elbow, primarily affecting the tendons that extend the wrist.
• Mouse Hand: Prolonged mouse use leads to sustained tension in the wrist and forearm muscles. If not addressed properly, it can often induce tennis elbow.

TCM Perspective on "Strain-Type Pain": Why Does It Always Linger?

TCM theory believes that the root of all chronic pain lies in "if there is obstruction, there is pain":

1. Stagnation of Qi and Blood: Overuse leads to obstructed circulation in local meridians.
2. Stagnation leading to Inflammation: Obstruction triggers chronic inflammation, reducing the body's repair capabilities.
3. Recurrent Episodes: If the obstruction is not cleared, reliance on anti-inflammatory drugs can only temporarily relieve pain, and the pain will reappear with activity.

SYT Wellness Acupuncture Therapy: The Key to Addressing Both Symptoms and Root Cause

For this case, the physician used acupuncture therapy, precisely selecting the acupoints Quchi, Shousanli, and Ashi points:

• Direct to the Lesion: Acupuncture needles penetrate deep into the muscle and fascial layers, directly loosening tight tissues.
• Promotes Circulation: Rapidly removes accumulated inflammatory substances (pain-causing factors) locally.
• Activates Repair: Improves local microcirculation, allowing qi and blood to re-nourish damaged tendons and bones, achieving a "root cause treatment" effect.

💡 After several acupuncture treatments, the French patient reported that the severe pain that had bothered him for a year had significantly subsided, and his elbow's flexibility returned to normal.

Are You at High Risk for "Strain-Type Pain"?

• Office Workers: Prolonged computer use.
• Homemakers: Frequent chopping, wringing towels, holding babies.
• Sports Enthusiasts: Badminton, table tennis, rock climbing, skiing, etc.
• Professionals: Chefs, hairdressers, carpenters, decorators.

Bid Farewell to Stubborn Pain, Reclaim the Joy of Life

If you are suffering from elbow or joint pain, there's no need to endure it silently. SYT Wellness combines over 40 years of clinical experience to offer diverse therapies such as acupuncture, bone setting and repositioning, and pain relief massage.

11/F, Yuyong Tower, 90 Jaffe Road

Phone: 2736 7473 | WhatsApp: 5427 3297

3/F, Health & Wellness Development Building, 59 Parkes Street

Phone: 2736 7033 | WhatsApp: 5571 0281

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Dr. Zhang Yong — Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner in Hong Kong

Graduated from Jinan University School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Guangzhou, with over 40 years of clinical experience. Specializes in Chinese medicine and herbal remedies, skilled in acupuncture, bone setting and spinal manipulation, and trauma orthopedics. Founder of SYT Wellness.