Tennis elbow is not limited to tennis players. Many people who spend long hours using computers, mobile phones, or repetitive hand movements develop persistent elbow pain. In this Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen explores tennis elbow from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective and discusses meridian balance, Blood stasis, cold and dampness, and recovery.
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Teresa Clinical Reflection is a growing collection of clinical observations and reflections inspired by everyday practice. Through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens, Teresa Shen explores common health conditions, recovery patterns, lifestyle influences, and the body’s natural ability to heal.
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Many people experience temporary relief from shoulder pain, only to find that the discomfort gradually returns. In this Teresa Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen explores shoulder pain from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, discussing meridian pathways, Qi stagnation, Blood stasis, frozen shoulder, lifestyle factors, and clinical treatment approaches.
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Many people experience temporary relief from neck pain, only to find that the stiffness and discomfort return again. In this first Teresa Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen explores recurring neck pain from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective and discusses the importance of meridian balance, lifestyle factors, and long-term recovery.
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Special tests for rotator cuff injuries can be highly valuable in early-stage shoulder problems. However, as shoulder pain becomes chronic, protective patterns, compensation, and secondary injuries may reduce their diagnostic specificity. Dr Huang reflects on why diagnosis often evolves alongside treatment and recovery.
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Are meridians real structures, or an ancient language describing how the human body functions as an interconnected network? In this clinical reflection, Dr Huang explores the relationship between traditional Chinese medicine, modern neuroscience, fascia, tension systems, and integrated medicine through real patient cases.
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This patient had upper back pain between the shoulder blades for more than 10 years. The pain was constant, reaching up to 6/10 at its worst. Many people would think this is a simple back problem.But in this case, the real cause was not in the back. On examination, pressing the scalene muscles in the […]
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Occipital Neuralgia Not Migraine? The Real Cause of Head Pain | Acupuncture Auckland Acupuncture Treatment for Occipital Neuralgia in Auckland Head pain that doesn’t improve? It may not be migraine. Many patients are told their headaches are “migraine” simply because of the location and intensity. But when treatment fails, the real cause is often missed. […]
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Leg Pain Not Improving? It May Not Be Just a Muscle Problem | Acupuncture Auckland Acupuncture Treatment for Leg Pain in Auckland Leg pain, burning, or numbness — but treatment is not helping? Many people are told it is muscle strain, inflammation, or sciatica. But in clinical practice, this is not always the real cause. […]
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Achilles Pain Not Improving? It May Not Be Just Tendonitis | Acupuncture Auckland Acupuncture Treatment for Achilles Pain in Auckland Heel or Achilles pain, tight and sore — but not improving? Many people are told it is Achilles tendonitis. But in clinical practice, this is not always the full picture. If treatment only focuses on […]
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