Shoulder pain involves any pain in
or around the shoulder joint. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint with a
large range of movement. Such a mobile joint tends to be more susceptible to
injury. Shoulder pain can stem from one or more of the following causes:
Strains from overexertion
Tendonitis from overuse
Shoulder joint instability
Dislocation
Collar or upper arm bone fractures
Frozen shoulder
Pinched nerves
The most commonly used treatments
are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil,
Motrin, others) for pain relief. These drugs provide short-term pain relief but
also decrease blood circulation to the muscles and joints. NSAIDs have
potential side effects such as liver damage and gastric irritation.
Acupuncture has been used for
thousands of years to treat effectively a wide variety of painful conditions. If
you suffer from shoulder pain, acupuncture can offer pain relief naturally and
with no adverse side effects. If you would like to pursue this form of Chinese
medicine treatment or information, please contact us.
Shoulder Pain
