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Tennis Elbow

Chapter 13.2.7 · Water Element

Description

Pain on lateral epicondyle. Mostly Yang dominant — aggravated by gripping, twisting, and extension of wrist. Often causes weakness of arm.

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Common Points

Three superficial needles on lateral epicondyleFour needles (two TW, two LI) above and below pain area with electrical stimulationPalpate and needle tender points along both meridians from wrist to shoulderEar: Elbow, Liver, ShenmenSt 38 vibration (one-point therapy) at end

Treatment Schedule

2/weekly × 2 weeks, then 1/weekly. ~12 sessions total. When sub-acute: add Lu 7 and P 6 (Luo points — tonify Yin, sedate Yang of LI and TW).

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Suggested Prescription

K 7GB 25UB 23

Rationale

• Tonification (Mother) point — tonifies 90% house energy of Kidney.

• Mu-Front point — tonifies cooling/calming Yin of Kidney.

• Back-Shu point — tonifies functional Yang of Kidney.

• Influential point: GB 39 (Marrow/nerve) — treats related tissue group.

Educational use only. Point prescriptions should only be applied by licensed practitioners.