Acupuncture For Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is a condition that is estimated to affect up to 66% percent of the U.S. population. Shoulder pain can greatly affect quality of life due to the inability to perform routine daily activities.

Common causes of shoulder pain:

Injury or trauma to shoulder muscles: Rotator cuff tendons become trapped under the bony area of the shoulder

Repetitive lifting of heavy objects

Poor shoulder posture

Strenuous exercise

Age related causes: arthritis

Stress and anxiety

Several tips that can help alleviate shoulder pain naturally

1. Apply moist heat: Moist heat increases circulation to the muscles providing pain relief. It is better to use moist heat because it does not dry out the skin like dry heat. Because of this, heat is better absorbed, and pain relief is achieved faster. Apply moist heat for up to two hours.

2. Reduce the intake of inflammatory foods such as gluten, sugar, high amounts of animal products, processed foods and foods that contain herbicides and pesticides.

3. Acupuncture: Studies suggest that pain can be reduced or alleviated with acupuncture because the insertion of an acupuncture needle into a point will stimulate the nervous system. This triggers the release of healing chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord and the brain therefore altering the experience of pain. Acupuncture carries low side effects when administered by a well-trained professional.

Acupuncture for shoulder pain is a must. If you are ready to eliminate your shoulder pain naturally, schedule your appointment by clicking this link or by calling Yolanda's Massage and Acupuncture.