Just sharing what may, or not, be helpful. An oncological radiologist shared his story with a short session of acupuncture eliminated an elbow soreness that he had, which had been tentatively diagnosed as carpal. He also said that acupuncture had been helpful for patients whose muscles did no recover well from radiation. Often, these muscles act as if frozen...not moving easily... and acupuncture has been definitely helpful for many of them... as attested by this physician. PS - I was surprised that this particular acupuncturist only charged $60 per session... as opposed to nearby practicioners who charge $100.