Golfer's Elbow

Acute phase (1 to 2 weeks after onset): Icing (15 to 20 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day), activity restriction, and wearing a brace. Subacute phase onwards: Perform wrist flexion stretches (straightening the elbow and pulling the back of the hand backward with the opposite hand) and forearm supination stretches, 3 sets per day. Recovery phase: Increasing tendon load tolerance through eccentric strengthening exercises (wrist flexion eccentric curl) is the most important factor in preventing recurrence. Keep your elbows slightly straight while sleeping, as keeping them fully bent can cause medial nerve compression. Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective In Korean medicine, cold stimulation during the acute phase helps reduce swelling and fever by gathering Qi and blood inward. However, during the chronic phase, warm compresses promote blood circulation and are more beneficial for recovery. Soaking your arm in warm salt water at home is also a simple method of heat stimulation. When combining this with Korean medicine treatment, avoid excessive exercise or strong external forces on the day of treatment to maintain the effects of needle acupuncture. Sufficient sleep and regular meals that support liver function also contribute to tendon recovery.