Real Case Study: The Elbow Pain Recovery Journey of a French Ski Enthusiast

A French man living in Hong Kong, an enthusiast of extreme sports such as 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 treatment at Shangyitang Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic.

Diagnosis: Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
The doctor diagnosed that the cause was closely related to the prolonged, repetitive, and high-intensity flexion and extension of the forearm required during skiing and mountain climbing. This led to chronic strain and inflammation at the tendon attachment points.

Tennis elbow vs. mouse hand: Can't tell the difference?

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

• Tennis elbow: The pain point is on the outside of the elbow, mainly affecting the tendons that extend the wrist.
• Mouse hand: Prolonged use of the mouse can cause continuous tension in the wrist and forearm muscles, which can often lead to tennis elbow if not properly managed.

Traditional Chinese Medicine's View on "Exhaustion-Related Pain": Why Does It Always Linger?

Traditional Chinese medicine theory holds that the root cause of all chronic pain lies in "pain caused by obstruction of flow" :

1. Qi and blood stagnation: Overuse leads to poor circulation of local meridians.
2. Blood stasis leading to inflammation: Blood stasis causes chronic inflammation, which reduces the body's ability to repair itself.
3. Recurring pain: If the blockage is not cleared, anti-inflammatory drugs can only temporarily relieve the pain, and the pain will reappear with activity.

Shangyitang Acupuncture Therapy: The Key to Treating Both the Symptoms and the Root Cause

In this case, the doctor used acupuncture, precisely selecting Quchi (LI11), Shousanli (LI10), and Ashi points:

• Targeting the lesion directly: Acupuncture needles penetrate deep into the muscle fascia layer, directly releasing tight tissue.
• Promotes circulation: Quickly removes accumulated inflammatory substances (pain-causing factors) from the local area.
• Activation and repair: Improves local microcirculation, allowing Qi and blood to re-nourish damaged muscles and bones, achieving a "root cause" treatment effect.

💡 After several acupuncture treatments, the French patient reported that the severe pain that had plagued him for a year had significantly disappeared, and the flexibility of his elbow had returned to normal.

Are you at high risk for "overuse pain"?

• Office workers: Spend long hours on computers.
• Housewives: Frequently chopping vegetables, wringing towels, and holding children.
• Sports enthusiasts: badminton, table tennis, bouldering, skiing, etc.
• Professionals: Chefs, hairdressers, carpenters, and decorators.

Say goodbye to stubborn pain and rediscover the joy of life.

If you are suffering from elbow or joint pain, you no longer need to endure it in silence. Shangyitang, with over 40 years of clinical experience, offers a variety of treatments including acupuncture, bone setting and repositioning, and pain relief massage.

11th Floor, Yu Gang Building, 90 Jaffe Road

Phone: 2736 7473 | WhatsApp: 5427 3297

3rd Floor, Energy 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

A graduate of the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Jinan University in Guangzhou, with over 40 years of clinical experience. Proficient in Traditional Chinese Medicine and herbal remedies, specializing in acupuncture, bone setting and spinal manipulation, and treatment of injuries from falls and blows. Founder of Shangyitang.