Golfer's Elbow

With the completion of appropriate treatment and rehabilitation, it is entirely possible to restore normal function in golfer's elbow. The problem lies in the fact that many patients stop treatment after the pain subsides and do not perform tendon-strengthening exercises. Collagen remodeling of tendon tissue takes an additional 3 to 6 months even after pain disappears. During this period, eccentric strengthening exercises must be performed regularly to restore the tendon's load tolerance, allowing you to remain active without recurrence.

Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic

In Korean medicine, the state where pain has disappeared is not considered a complete cure. True recovery is a state where blood stasis is eliminated, Qi and blood flow smoothly, and liver blood sufficiently nourishes the muscles and tendons. Once this state is reached, durability is developed so that damage is not repeated even under the same stimulation. If you complete a treatment that directly regenerates tendon tissue using needle acupuncture and thread embedding, and restores liver and spleen functions with herbal medicine tailored to your constitution, complete recovery—rather than a "lifelong condition"—becomes a realistic goal. However, even after treatment is complete, it is important to avoid strenuous repetitive movements and to make stretching and strengthening exercises a part of your daily routine.