Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis): TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Arm

Overview

Golfer’s elbow—medial epicondylitis—is pain on the inside of the elbow. It’s the opposite of tennis elbow (which is on the outside). It affects the tendons that attach the wrist flexor muscles to the bony bump on the inner elbow.

While less common than tennis elbow (about 10% as prevalent), golfer’s elbow can be just as painful and debilitating. It’s most common in athletes who do a lot of gripping or throwing—golfers, baseball players, bowlers—but also affects people with repetitive gripping tasks like using tools or carrying heavy items.

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Arm

Overview

Despite its name, tennis elbow affects far more non-tennis players than tennis players. It’s a tendinopathy—inflammation and microtears—of the tendon that attaches to the bony bump on the outside of your elbow (the lateral epicondyle). Affecting 1-3% of the population, it’s most common in people aged 30-50.