Shoulder Pain Treatment with Acupuncture

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Shoulder Pain Treatment with Acupuncture

Nov 23, 2015
Health Advice

Shoulder Pain Treatment With Acupuncture

Did you know acupuncture is an affective shoulder pain treatment? The complex structure of the shoulder joint allows for an incredible range of motion. They are very flexible and they are the reason why we are able to move our arms in so many ways. However, the blood supply in the shoulder joint is incredibly low compared to other joints in the body. This is the cause for  a slow recovery when it is injured. Acupuncture is one of the best shoulder pain treatment.

Acupuncture has been known for being incredibly effective at improving circulation wherever it is applied. Acupuncture as shoulder pain treatment reduces inflammation in affected the area, relaxes muscles and promotes healing.  The duration of acupuncture-based shoulder pain treatment varies depending on the severity of the condition, and the pain experienced by the patient. However, It is important to remember that acupuncture it is a non-invasive, drug-free approach to pain relief.

 

Common Shoulder Injuries

For the following injuries, acupuncture can be used as a shoulder pain treatment.

 

Shoulder bursitis

Shoulder bursitis is inflammation of the bursa in the shoulder joint. The causes of shoulder bursitis include injury, repetitive motion, and impingement syndrome leading to inflammation. Pain from shoulder bursitis is often felt over the outside of the shoulder/upper arm.

 

Rotator cuff tendinitis

Rotator cuff tendinitis is the swelling and inflammation of the tendons of the muscles. Some of the causes of rotator cuff tendinitis include overuse, especially through athletic (throwing sports, tennis) or other physical (overhead lifting) activities.

 

Shoulder impingement syndrome

Shoulder impingement syndrome is the combination of shoulder bursitis and rotator cuff tendinitis. Supraspinatus tendinitis is another part of shoulder impingement syndrome.

 

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

Connective tissue forms a “capsule” around the bones, ligaments, and tendons of the shoulder. If this capsule thickens or tightens, frozen shoulder can occur. The inflammation associated with frozen shoulder causes severe pain and restricted range of motion. The symptoms of frozen shoulder are ranged by stage:

  • Stage One (painful stage): pain with movement, decreased range of motion
  • Stage Two (frozen stage): less pain but more stiffness, further decrease in range of motion
  • Stage Three (thawing stage): improved range of motion

Shoulder arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and swollen joints. Direct injury may also be a causative factor in the development of shoulder arthritis. The symptoms of arthritis include pain, tenderness, stiff and inflexible joints and possibly bone spurs.

 

Biceps tendinitis

The pain of biceps tendinitis is felt in the front of the shoulder. The causes of biceps tendinitis include overuse (especially due to overhead activities like swimming, tennis, and baseball) and an underlying rotator cuff injury. The symptoms of biceps tendinitis disorders include pain and swelling in the front of the arm.

 

Labral tear

The labrum of the shoulder lubricates and absorbs shock within the shoulder joint. If it detaches from the tendons and tears, pain will occur. This is also known as a glenoid labrum tear or informally as a shoulder joint tear. The symptoms of labral tears include pain on overhead activities, catching or locking of the shoulder joint, popping or other sounds in the shoulder joint, shoulder instability, decreased range of motion and loss of strength.

 

How Can PhysioChiroWellness Help?

At PhysioChiroWellness Integrated Health Centre our highly-skilled practitioners work together to create fully integrated health solutions that may include physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, medical aesthetics amongst others. Our professionals will work together towards achieving an optimal health for all our patients through a holistically approach when treating any condition or pain they may present. This service is provided in our Vaughan, On & Newmarket, On clinics and can be booked at any time.

 

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