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Some of the best evidence shows it may offer relief for pain -- from post-surgery dental pain to menstrual cramps, from migraines to tennis elbow. "It's definitely effective in some cases," says Mehmet Oz, M.D., a heart surgeon and vice chairman of surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University, who recommends acupuncture to his patients. (CNN)
Dr. Vincent opens Spine & Sports in Farmington Mar 16, 2007
"We see all types of painful musculoskeletal conditions ranging from back pain, neck pain, and tension headaches, to extremity conditions such as ankle sprains and tennis elbow," he said. "We treat the general population off the street and get referrals from medical doctors. We see occupational medicine injuries from employers and take all insurances. After a thorough evaluation to determine the pain-producing structure, we educate the individual about their condition then apply the appropriate... (New Britain Herald, CT)
March 3 On the Move Mar 3, 2007
The treatment is effective in relieving painful conditions such as plantar fasciitis, sciatica, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, headache, neck-ache and backache. (full article contains 187 words). (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Action-Packed Video Games a Sight for Sore Eyes Feb 10, 2007
Studies have linked nonstop video gaming to such ills as carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow, not to mention the current obesity epidemic plaguing this nation's young. On the positive side, some research has shown that playing video games can improve eye-hand coordination and visual attention the ability to search for a target in a jungle of objects, to monitor several items at once, and to keep track of a steady stream of objects zipping swiftly by. (Scientific American)
Strange fixes Feb 6, 2007
The Graedons list 21 uses for Vicks and 16 for vinegar, including helping to alleviate leg cramps, sore heels, tennis elbow, headaches and dandruff. Both are possible cures for stubborn nail fungus, and unlike most home remedies, Vicks has actually undergone scientific scrutiny. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
The elbow: A flexible joint with a 'funny bone' Feb 4, 2007
Doctors call this "lateral epicondylitis" or in layman's terms, "tennis elbow.". Treatment for these common inflammations can be as simple as ice and rest, or it may require a trip to the doctor for a steroid injection (to reduce the inflammation) or even surgery. (North County Times)
Wait for Tendulkar's last avatar Jan 28, 2007
2004-05: Tennis elbow (Missed: 4 Tests, 15 ODIs). 3 ODIs: VB Series in Australia in January/February 2004. (India Times, India)
Hand injuries prove a headache for Hafiz, Beng Hong Jan 11, 2007
I suspect that it is an old tennis elbow. The pain is affecting my game, said Beng Hong. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Decked-Out Game Chairs Let Players Frag In Style Jan 11, 2007
You've heard of tennis elbow; get ready for Nintendo thumb. Several companies are eager to help with high-tech chairs designed to make playing games a little less, well, backbreaking. (Investors Business Daily)
Dr. Suzanne Tanner combines her love of athletics with a career helping others Jan 10, 2007
Q: What is tennis elbow ... A: Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a type of overuse injury ... Tennis elbow can occur in manual laborers or tennis players. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
• Straining to win Jan 1, 2007
But while it's OK for adults to push through discomfort, like tennis elbow, it's detrimental to growing teens. "It's hard to tell people to cut back," Harris said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
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