Shoulder Pain Relief

Sat Jun 25 2022

Acupuncture for Shoulder Pain Relief

Acupuncture is safe and effective for treating various types of shoulder pain.
Shoulder pain can include range of motion problems, pain, difficulty sleeping, frozen shoulder, and more.
Acupuncture can reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of pain associated with shoulder pain and dysfunction.
Acupuncture can improve range of motion and restore health to tissue by reducing inflammation and breaking up adhesions in severe cases.
Orthopedic techniques may be necessary in extreme cases where tissue has completely frozen the shoulder in place.
Lifestyle choices are important to prevent re-injury with repetitive motion.

Acupuncture can be effective in treating rotator cuff injuries by restoring range of motion and reducing pain.
Lifestyle changes and certain exercises may also need to be incorporated for optimal results.
Combining acupuncture with physical therapy has been shown to be more effective than physical therapy alone.
Local points around the rotator cuff, such as large intestine 14 and small intestine 9, are commonly used in acupuncture treatments for shoulder pain relief.
Differentiation is necessary to determine if the pain is local or caused by other factors such as brachial nerve entrapment syndrome or disc region issues.

The article "Acupuncture Found Effective for Shoulder Pain Relief" was published on June 23rd, 2022 on hellcmi.com.
A small sample size study found that acupuncture is effective in relieving shoulder pain.
There are many other articles with similar findings and larger sample sizes.
Decades of research support the integration of acupuncture into rotator cuff syndrome protocols.
Acupuncture has minimal side effects and can help people get off drugs and regain range of motion.
It can also optimize range of motion and strength for high-performance athletes, especially those with pinched nerves or knee pain.
Acupuncturists can specialize in many areas, including sports medicine.