Shoulder hurts when lifted from the side.
symptom
Three months ago, I suddenly experienced shoulder pain that was unusual and unlike anything I'd ever felt before. I went to an orthopedic clinic and was diagnosed with "impingement syndrome," caused by bone friction, and prescribed patches and painkillers. However, the pain didn't improve, and it continued to interfere with turning over in bed and getting dressed. After being introduced to another facility by an acquaintance, I received various treatments, but my symptoms did not change. As a construction worker, my condition has recently worsened, and I now experience pain when handling heavy objects. I contacted you because I had never received acupuncture treatment for these symptoms before.
He can lift his arm straight up, but when he lifts it from the side, he experiences pain inside his shoulder joint.
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Visitors
Male
40's
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Period
February 2023 - March 2023
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Visit Frequency per week
1
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Number of Visits
1
Treatment and progress
During lateral elevation, the patient complained of pain at around 130 degrees. Therefore, acupuncture was performed on the relevant points in the back and lower back.
This increased the range of motion to around 160 degrees. Finally, acupuncture was performed on pressure points on the back to relieve tension in the deltoid muscle, which increased the range of motion to 180 degrees.
Acupressure points used
Summary
By relieving tension in my back and lower back, my shoulder movement improved and the pain disappeared. Prioritizing improved movement led to these positive results.
Staff in charge
Kazuhiro Suzaki
Acupuncture clinic for the case:Sunosaki Acupuncture and Osteopathy Clinic
