Shoulder stiffness that occurred before my first day of work
symptom
I've secured a job starting in April, and tomorrow is my first day of work (orientation). I've been gathering the necessary clothes and supplies for this day, but as my excitement grew, I started feeling a strong stiffness in the left side of my neck and shoulder. It started as a dull, heavy feeling five days ago, and the symptoms have gotten worse each day. When I touched it myself, I noticed that the left side was swollen, so I contacted you.
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Visitors
Female
20's
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Period
February 2021 - March 2021
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Visit Frequency per week
1
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Number of Visits
1
Treatment and progress
Upon touching the affected area, I got the impression that the upper part of the shoulder was indeed swollen. Therefore, I focused on the stiffness that was most pronounced there. First, I inserted needles into acupoints on the back. Next, to address the diaphragm, I used acupoints on the buttocks. While the needles were in place, the patient's lower limbs warmed up, and they said, "My shoulder feels better." When I observed their movement, I heard a grinding sound in their joints, so I finished by using acupoints on the buttocks. As the movement became the same on both sides, I decided to end the treatment.
Acupressure points used
Summary
We performed treatment on the patient's breathing because we believed that tension disrupts breathing and contributes to shoulder stiffness. The diaphragm was a key point, and this case showed significant improvement after the tension in this area was released.
Staff in charge
Kazuhiro Suzaki
Acupuncture clinic for the case:Sunosaki Acupuncture and Osteopathy Clinic
