Golfer's Elbow

The prognosis varies depending on the duration of the condition and the extent of damage. In the early stages (within 1 to 3 months), active treatment often leads to improvement of over 70% within 4 to 8 weeks. In chronic cases (over 6 months), a treatment period of 3 to 6 months or longer may be required. The treatment period is longer if accompanied by partial tendon rupture or calcification. If occupational repetitive movements persist, wearing an elbow brace (counterforce brace) in conjunction with treatment is recommended. From the perspective of a Korean medicine clinic, the recovery outlook depends on the depth of blood stagnation and the robustness of the body's vital energy. In the early stages of the disease, where the energy is blocked, rapid improvement is possible with acupuncture alone; however, in the chronic stage where stagnant blood has hardened and adhered deeply, deep stimulation such as needle insertion and thread embedding is required, and recovery takes time. Even if you continue working during treatment, it is fully possible to recover while maintaining daily life by combining the intake of herbal medicine that maintains blood and energy circulation with local treatments. Even after the pain subsides, consistent tendon-strengthening exercises are necessary to prevent recurrence.