LUKEMAN BATTLES BACK FROM DARTITIS STRUGGLES
07/03/2026 By Aaron Nijjar
MARTIN LUKEMAN has revealed how acupuncture and hypnosis helped him battle back from the misery of dartitis.
‘Smash’ has been fighting the dreaded condition that affects a player’s ability to release the dart.
But the Hammersmith thrower showed signs he is getting back to his best with wins over Ritchie Edhouse and Madars Razma to power into the fifth round of the UK Open.
Lukeman believes his new-found confidence at the oche makes him a dangerous opponent for anyone left in the draw.
He said: “It was good. I’ve been struggling lately, but I am coming back now — the old twitchy dartitis is gone.
“I am working hard and my confidence is coming back. Martin with confidence is a dangerous player.
“I have been having acupuncture, I have a hypnotist, and I have been working on lots of stuff to try and get me back to where I am.
“I am working on it and I am feeling good at the moment.”
Lukeman has struggled to build on his run to the 2024 Grand Slam final after failing to reach a semi-final on the ProTour last year.
The 40-year-old also suffered a first-round exit at the World Championship and did not qualify for the World Masters.
