{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/ouch-tennis-or-golfers-elbow-pain-acupuncture-might-be-your-ace-in-the-hole\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/ouch-tennis-or-golfers-elbow-pain-acupuncture-might-be-your-ace-in-the-hole\/","headline":"Ouch! Tennis or Golfer\u2019s Elbow Pain? Acupuncture Might Be Your Ace in the Hole","name":"Ouch! Tennis or Golfer\u2019s Elbow Pain? Acupuncture Might Be Your Ace in the Hole","description":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/man-suffering-from-golfers-elbow.jpg” alt=”man suffering from golfers elbow” title_text=”basketball-player-with-sports-injury” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” header_font_size_phone=”35px” custom_css_free_form=”selector h3 {font-size: 16px !important;}||selector ol li:not(:first-child) {margin-top: 25px;}||selector ol li ul {margin-top: 15px; margin-left: 25px;}||selector ol li ul […]","datePublished":"2025-05-02","dateModified":"2025-05-13","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/author\/john\/#Person","name":"John Rybak","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/author\/john\/","identifier":22,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc8600a65b14dffa82d28b2e680465bc4a38b5b6eeda77a9e5e4be97bfe85a0a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc8600a65b14dffa82d28b2e680465bc4a38b5b6eeda77a9e5e4be97bfe85a0a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"The WellBridge Clinic","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WBC_Large_Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WBC_Large_Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/man-suffering-from-golfers-elbow.jpg","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/man-suffering-from-golfers-elbow.jpg","height":628,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/ouch-tennis-or-golfers-elbow-pain-acupuncture-might-be-your-ace-in-the-hole\/","about":["Acupuncture","Community","Sports Injuries"],"wordCount":854,"articleBody":"\t\t\t\t\t[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/man-suffering-from-golfers-elbow.jpg” alt=”man suffering from golfers elbow” title_text=”basketball-player-with-sports-injury” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” header_font_size_phone=”35px” custom_css_free_form=”selector h3 {font-size: 16px !important;}||selector ol li:not(:first-child) {margin-top: 25px;}||selector ol li ul {margin-top: 15px; margin-left: 25px;}||selector ol li ul li {margin-top: 0px !important;}||selector ol li ul li ul:first-child {margin-top: 0px !important;}||selector ol {margin-top: 15px;}||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Whether you\u2019re swinging a golf club or serving up aces on the tennis court, elbow pain can quickly take the fun out of your game. If your elbow\u2019s barking every time you grip, lift, or swing, you might be dealing with golfer\u2019s elbow or tennis elbow\u2014two annoying conditions caused by overworked muscles and tendons.But here\u2019s a secret weapon that\u2019s been helping athletes bounce back faster: acupuncture. Yes, those tiny little needles might be the big win your elbow\u2019s been waiting for.What\u2019s the Difference?Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis): Pain on the outside of the elbow.Golfer\u2019s Elbow (medial epicondylitis): Pain on the inside of the elbow.Both are caused by repetitive motion and too much strain\u2014basically, your elbow saying, \u201cHey, take a break!\u201dHow Acupuncture HelpsAcupuncture works by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and triggering your body\u2019s natural healing superpowers. One study found that acupuncture was just as effective (and sometimes even better) than steroid injections for tennis elbow (Liu et al., 2002). Another showed improvements in grip strength and pain levels after just a few treatments (Haker & Lundeberg, 1990).Researchers also found acupuncture helps reduce pain signals by releasing endorphins\u2014your body\u2019s natural painkillers (Han, 2004). Plus, it can help relax tight muscles and improve joint mobility (Ural & \u00d6zt\u00fcrk, 2017).Who\u2019s on Team Acupuncture?Novak Djokovic has praised acupuncture for helping him recover from injuries and keep his body balanced.Tiger Woods is known for using acupuncture as part of his recovery routine.And tennis queen Serena Williams has used acupuncture during her career to manage pain and boost recovery.If these champs trust it to keep their swing strong, maybe it\u2019s worth a shot (pun intended)!Serve Up Some HealingA study published in Pain Medicine found that acupuncture helped reduce pain and improve function in patients with chronic elbow issues\u2014even when other treatments failed (Trinh et al., 2006). The best part? It\u2019s low-risk, drug-free, and you get to lie down and relax while your body does the healing.Have you tried acupuncture yet?So if your elbow\u2019s holding you back on the court or course, don\u2019t give up the game\u2014just give acupuncture a try! Your elbow (and your backhand) will thank you.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/patient.unifiedpractice.com\/the-wellbridge-clinic\/booking\/previous-visit” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Click to schedule online” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#337483″ button_border_width=”0px” button_font=”Lato|700||on|||||” custom_padding=”|36px||36px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”tel:5035449611″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Click to call” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#337483″ button_border_width=”0px” button_font=”Lato|700||on|||||” custom_padding=”|36px||36px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” header_font_size_phone=”35px” custom_css_free_form=”selector h3 {font-size: 16px !important;}||selector ol li:not(:first-child) {margin-top: 25px;}||selector ol li ul {margin-top: 15px; margin-left: 25px;}||selector ol li ul li {margin-top: 0px !important;}||selector ol li ul li ul:first-child {margin-top: 0px !important;}||selector ol {margin-top: 15px;}||” global_colors_info=”{}”]ReferencesLiu, Y. et al. (2002). Acupuncture for lateral epicondylitis. Clinical Journal of Pain, 18(3), 164\u2013167.Haker, E., & Lundeberg, T. (1990). Acupuncture treatment of tennis elbow. Pain, 43(3), 243\u2013249.Han, J. S. (2004). Acupuncture and endorphins. Neuroscience Letters, 361(1\u20133), 258\u2013261.Ural, F. G., & \u00d6zt\u00fcrk, G. T. (2017). The effect of acupuncture on elbow tendinopathy. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 30(2), 345\u2013350.Trinh, K. V. et al. (2006). Acupuncture for lateral epicondylitis: a systematic review. Pain Medicine, 7(6), 627\u2013636.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\t\t\t\t"}