Shoulder Pain

Acupuncture and dry needling are effective solution for quickly resolving shoulder pain, including deep shoulder joint problems. Shoulder pain is a very common concern, especially of people who have a physical job or do aggressive workout exercises.  Excessive overhead lifting with poor shoulder alignment can be a contributing factor. Neck pain can be also result from these activities.  For all of these symptoms, the resulting condition can also be effectively treated with acupuncture.

How does acupuncture treat shoulder pain?

Most common shoulder problems result from two factors: 1.) prolonged mechanical strain and 2.) improper shoulder alignment. The treatment approach with acupuncture should consider both aspects. With acupuncture the change is started by releasing imbalances and balancing the shoulder joint (front to back).  After the joint is stabilized, local points of inflammation can be stimulated to promote blood flow and allow the body to send a healing response.  Moxibustion (heat therapy) treatment may also applied to certain acupuncture points to increase local tissue circulation and to induce an additional response.

If you have chronic Shoulder Pain, get started with a treatment today: