Shoulder Pain

Although the shoulder is commonly perceived as a ball and socket joint, it is actually made up of a complex system of muscles, tendons and ligaments. Shoulder pain can interfere with your quality of life, career, and daily tasks. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine have been proven to help reduce pain and inflammation in the shoulder. Don’t suffer, start healing with Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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Specific acupuncture points are selected for each muscle affected, called motor points. These points are located at the entrance of the motor nerve which contains the most electrical excitability and greatest concentration of nerve endings. When these points are needled the muscle will contract fully and then release. Repeated needling of motor points will allow the muscle to permanently relax and allow the antagonist and agonist muscle groups to properly balance.

Gua sha is a therapeutic technique used to relieve muscle tightness and joint tension, making it especially effective for stubborn shoulder pain. The method involves gently scraping the skin with a specialized tool to create therapeutic pressure and stimulate circulation in the affected area. This process brings up red or purple marks called petechiae, which may resemble bruises but actually indicate lactic acid and other metabolic waste being drawn to the surface. Once these substances reach the surface, the lymphatic system can clear them more easily. The result is reduced stiffness, improved mobility, and fast relief from shoulder discomfort.

Cupping is a therapeutic method that uses specialized cups to create a gentle vacuum on the skin, helping to ease tight and overworked shoulder muscles. The suction lifts the tissue, encourages fresh blood flow, and loosens deep tension that often contributes to shoulder pain. As circulation improves, stagnant fluids, lactic acid, and metabolic waste are brought to the surface, where the lymphatic system can clear them more effectively. This process helps reduce stiffness, restore mobility, and provide fast, noticeable relief in the shoulders.