When I woke up this morning, my left shoulder was sore and I couldn't move my neck.
symptom
A man in his 50s presented with left shoulder pain. The symptoms began the previous morning upon waking, and were particularly severe during movement, making it impossible for him to move his neck properly. This limitation of neck movement was interfering with his work and daily activities. He had not received any diagnosis or treatment from a medical institution before, and no other physical discomfort related to his symptoms was noted. Palpation during the initial examination revealed significant muscle tension around the scapula.
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Visitors
Male
50's
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Period
February 2025 - March 2025
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Visit Frequency per week
1
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Number of Visits
1
Treatment and progress
During the initial consultation, tension was observed around the scapula, so acupuncture was first performed on points on the back to relieve muscle tension. As symptoms persisted after the treatment, additional acupuncture was performed on points on the thigh and back, after which the pain disappeared. The symptoms completely improved after the first treatment, and further visits were not required. One month later, when the patient came in for a different symptom, we inquired about the pain in their left shoulder, and they reported that it was feeling much better.
Acupressure points used
Summary
This case involved a patient who experienced left shoulder pain that began upon waking, restricting neck movement and interfering with daily life. Muscle tension around the scapula was considered the primary cause. After relieving the tension with acupuncture on the back, additional treatment on acupuncture points on the thigh and back resulted in complete pain relief. The symptoms completely improved after the first treatment, and a follow-up report one month later confirmed that the good condition was maintained. The appropriate acupuncture approach to address tension around the scapula was considered effective in the rapid improvement of the symptoms.
Acupuncture clinic for the case:Acupuncture and Moxibustion Room Kapos
