The cause of frozen shoulder has not yet been clarified. The constant cramping and ischaemia of the shoulder muscles causes an inflammatory reaction of the joint mucosa. The inflammation spreads to the adjacent tissue, and the connective tissue proliferates and agglutinates the joint, making it difficult to move.
Women between the ages of 45 and 60 are more likely to be affected. After the menopause, the endocrine secretion of sex hormones decreases. With the decreased secretion of joint fluid, its lubricating function decreases. The elasticity, toughness and balancing function of the articular cartilage and ligaments also decrease significantly.
Symptoms
Restricted mobility
Pain in several areas of the shoulder and arms
We combine acupuncture (Tong-Guan-Jie-Jing method) with herbal medicine and massage to decongest the meridians, activate blood circulation and improve joint fluid secretion. This allows us to relieve pain, release adhesions, increase the range of motion of the shoulder joint and restore normal joint function. Thus, the problems associated with long-term pain medication and local nerve block can be significantly reduced.
During the recovery phase of frozen shoulder, acupuncture therapy can significantly promote tissue repair, inhibit overgrowth of connective tissue and reduce adhesions to alleviate dysfunction. Therefore, acupuncture has a significant and reliable therapeutic effect in all pathological phases of frozen shoulder.
NUWA Health Tip: Self-massage at home
1. press and rub with the thumb or palm of the healthy side for 1 to 2 minutes the front and side of the affected shoulder joint from top to bottom and press the local pain points with the thumb for a few moments.
2. rub the back of the shoulder joint with the 2nd to 4th finger of the healthy hand for 1 to 2 minutes. 3.
3. knead with the thumb and the remaining fingers of the healthy side the upper arm muscles of the affected limb from the bottom to the shoulder for 1 to 2 minutes.