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Could acupuncture cure tennis elbow and shoulder bone spur?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Very unlikely: But it's also unlikely to do any harm, if practiced correctly.

Answered 8/12/2012

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Unlikely: Accupuncture may be effective at temporarily relieving your pain, however it is unlikely to affect the injured tissues and cause them to heal.

Answered 12/6/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cure vs improved sxs: I am amazed at how effective acupuncture is for the treatment of tennis elbow (auricular acupuncture & kb1). However, the sxs return over time. I have treated shoulder issues as well- but the offending issue will cause the inflammation & pain to recur over time.

Answered 8/25/2013

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