Last week I treated three new patients with elbow pain. In all three cases the pain went away during the first treatment.

I used acupuncture together with manual manipulation. Acupuncture involved few needles - three to six - on the side opposite to the affected limb, far away from the affected site. Manual work was a combination of acupressure, tui na, and sotai.

What is unique about my approach is that instead of thinking about protocols for the condition, lateral or medial epicondylitis in this case, I rely on palpation to guide my treatment. I just listen and respond. The patient’s body tells me exactly where and what the problem is and also what to do about it. I find this approach to musculoskeletal problems to be the simplest, and yet the most accurate and effective.