Tennis elbow

The tennis elbow is characterised by pain and tenderness over the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. It is the most common condition in people aged between 40 and 50 years. Tennis elbow is also considered an overload injury, and it typically happens after minor trauma of the extensor muscles of the forearm. Primarily, it is a type of tendonitis though the muscles and bones of the epicondyle joint can probably also be involved. And, pain can appear on the inner side of the elbow. Although it is generally self-limiting, the symptoms of tennis elbow can persist for 1.5 to 2 years or even longer in a minority of people.

Generally, acupuncture can stimulate the nervous system and cause the release of neurochemical messenger molecules. The result of biochemical changes can also influence the body’s homeostatic mechanisms. Therefore, it can help physical and emotional well-being. In addition, certain acupuncture points would be able to stimulate areas of the brain that help to reduce the sensitivity to pain and stress. Finally, it can promote relaxation and deactivate the brain that is responsible for anxiety.

網球肘

網球肘的特點是肱骨外上髁的疼痛和壓痛。這是40至50歲的人最常見的情況。網球肘也被認為是一種超負荷損傷，通常發生在前臂伸肌的輕微創傷後。首先，它是一種肌腱炎，但也可能涉及上髁關節的肌肉和骨骼。而且，肘部內側會出現疼痛。雖然一般是自限性的，但在少數人中，網球肘的症狀可以持續年半到兩年甚至更長時間。

一般來說，針灸可以刺激神經系統，引起神經化學信使分子的釋放。生化變化的結果也會影響到身體的穩態機制。因此，它可以幫助身心健康。此外，某些穴位能夠刺激大腦中有助於降低對疼痛和壓力的敏感性區域。最後，它可以促進放鬆並使負責焦慮的大腦失活。