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.