Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) — Classical Chinese Medicine Support for Inner Elbow Tendinopathy
Golfer’s elbow — medial epicondylitis — is tendinopathy at the common flexor tendon origin on the inner elbow. Less common than tennis elbow but clinically similar in mechanism and approach. Pain with gripping, wrist flexion, and pronation activities. At Nature’s Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic in Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton, Dr. Yang supports golfer’s elbow recovery alongside physiotherapy-led rehabilitation.
Common Symptom Pattern
- ✓ Acute onset with activity trigger (Pattern 1)
- ✓ Long-standing with slow recovery (Pattern 2)
- ✓ Associated tingling/numbness in little finger suggesting ulnar nerve involvement (Pattern 3)
AHPRA-Registered, HICAPS-Ready
Nature’s Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic operates from Belmont (Perth) and Geraldton (Mid West WA). Dr. Yang is AHPRA-registered with HICAPS on-the-spot health-fund rebates. We work alongside your GP and specialists — never as a replacement for medical care.
Helpful Habits
- ✓ Maintain consistent sleep and wake times
- ✓ Eat warm cooked meals — avoid cold raw foods
- ✓ Stay hydrated with warm or room-temperature water
- ✓ Gentle daily movement appropriate to capacity
- ✓ Stress regulation — breathwork, light walking
- ✓ Continue all prescribed medications and specialist follow-up