Good news for tennis elbow sufferers! Don't miss these acupuncture points
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a chronic strain injury of the extensor radialis tendon attachment in the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, which is more common in tennis players and manual laborers. Shaohai acupoint can dredge the meridians of the shoulder and elbow, and has a certain effect on shoulder and elbow discomfort; The elbow point can relax the tendons and activate the meridians, relieve pain, and is a heavy acupuncture point for relieving elbow pain and strain, which can prevent and improve tennis elbow; The acupoints of the arm and cheek can dispel cold and clear menstruation, regulate qi and relieve pain, and have a certain relieving effect on shoulder, neck, elbow and other pain; The Hand Sanli and Quchi acupoints are the key points for relieving the fatigue of the upper limbs, which can activate the meridians, clear away heat and regulate qi, and are conducive to improving arm soreness and numbness, elbow pain and other symptoms.
Symptoms of tennis elbow
◎ Elbow pain ◎ Unfavorable wrist and forearm rotation ◎ Arm weakness ◎ Local swelling and tenderness are obvious
Special acupuncture points for the treatment of tennis elbow: Arm Acupoint, Shaohai Acupoint, Elbow Acupoint, Quchi Acupoint, Hand Sanli Acupoint, Waiguan Acupoint
How to take the acupoints
Brachial acupoint: The brachial acupoint is located on the outside of the arm of the human body, at the deltoid insertion point, when the Quchi acupoint is connected with the shoulder acupoint, 7 inches on the Quchi acupoint.
Shaohai acupoint: Shaohai acupoint is located at the midpoint of the line connecting the medial end of the elbow stria with the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Elbow acupoint: The elbow acupoint is located on the outside of the upper arm of the human body, bend the elbow, 1 inch above the curved pond acupoint, when the edge of the humerus.
Quchi point: Quchi point is located at the lateral end of the elbow stria, flex the elbow, and the midpoint of the line between the ulinate point and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. That is: in the bend depression of the elbow joint.
Hand Sanli acupoint: Hand Sanli point is located on the radial side of the back of the forearm, when the Yang acupoint is connected to the Quchi acupoint, 2 inches below the horizontal stripe of the elbow (on the forearm, the elbow bend is 3 fingers forward, on the line between Yangxi and Quchi, press the pain with your hand).
Waiguan acupoint: The waiguan acupoint is located on the dorsal side of the forearm, and the horizontal wrinkles of the hand and neck are three finger widths upward, opposite to the front Neiguan acupoint. That is: on the line between the Yang pool and the tip of the elbow, 2 inches on the dorsum of the wrist, between the ulna and the radius.
Massage techniques
1. Sit upright, rub the arm acupoint of the other arm with the thumb and fingertips of one hand, knead it tightly and loosely, and repeat the operation until there is an obvious feeling of soreness in the local area.
2. Sit upright, press down on the elbow acupoint with the thumb or knuckle of one hand, and press and rub in a clockwise direction until the local soreness and swelling pain are appropriate.
3. Sit upright, bend your elbows with your palms up, press the Quchi acupoint with your index fingertips, press a little heavier force, until there is a feeling of soreness in the local area, and press alternately with your left and right hands.
4. Sit upright, use the thumb to tap the Shaohai point on one side, and at the same time do flexion and extension exercises on the elbow joint, until the local temperature is appropriate.
5. Sit upright, press the Sanli acupoint of the other hand with the thumb and fingertips, the strength is slightly heavier, and it is advisable to produce a feeling of soreness locally.
6. Sit upright, rub the outer guan acupoint of the other hand with the thumb and fingertips of one hand, the strength gradually increases from light to heavy, to the local soreness is appropriate, and the left and right hands are pressed and kneaded alternately.
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Adjuvant therapy
Small daily movements, prevention and treatment of tennis elbow. In daily life, tennis elbow patients should pay attention to rest, do less heavy work, do not eat spicy food, and exercise appropriately, and the following actions have a certain effect on the prevention and treatment of tennis elbow. 1. Cross your hands in front of your chest with palms facing inward. 2. Push your palms outwards toward your chest, making sure your arms are straight and perpendicular to your body. 3. Raise your arms up, place your hands on top of your head, palms facing up, arms stretched and straightened. 4. Stretch your arms straight, spread your hands apart, relax your wrists, and shake your hands. Repeated operations in this way can relax the muscles and invigorate the blood and promote the recovery of tissues.