Lateral epicondylitis, a painful condition caused by heavy physical labor.
symptom
The patient's job involves frequent use of the right hand, and they had been experiencing pain in their right elbow for several weeks prior to their visit. Based on resistance to the forearm extensor muscles and a positive middle finger extension test, lateral epicondylitis was diagnosed.
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Visitors
Male
40's
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Period
February 2025 - March 2025
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Visit Frequency per week
1
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Number of Visits
4
Treatment and progress
Needles were inserted mainly into the back with the aim of relieving tension in the extensor muscles. A slight relaxation was observed after the first session, but the patient did not report any subjective changes.
Since a reduction in pain was observed for several days after the treatment, the same treatment was performed once a week for about four weeks.
During the treatment, there was an increase in pain after heavy labor, but after four treatment sessions, the discomfort and other symptoms disappeared, so the treatment was concluded.
Acupressure points used
Summary
The pain from epicondylitis is often chronic because many people who suffer from chronic pain have difficulty maintaining a resting position.
However, I believe that our ability to appropriately address the root cause and aim for the right tension led to a speedy recovery.
Staff in charge
Teruhiko Kaminaga
Acupuncture clinic for the case:Katsuta Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic
