Tennis Elbow, Lateral Elbow Pain, Cervical Radiculopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Radial Nerve Entrapment, Radial Tunnel Syndrome, Peripheral Nerve Pain, Referred Pain, Neurological Examination, Acupuncture, Teresa Clinical Reflection
29 Oct

Teresa’s TCM Clinical Reflections (26) Why Can Nerve Pain from the Neck or Shoulder Feel Like Tennis Elbow?

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Persistent elbow pain is not always caused by a local tendon problem. Cervical radiculopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome and radial nerve entrapment can sometimes produce symptoms similar to tennis elbow. Teresa Shen explains why nerve-related pain may cause local tenderness and when a wider clinical examination is needed.

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rotator cuff syndrome auckland acupuncture shoulder pain
07 Jun

Dr Huang Clinical Reflection (2) | Why Do Rotator Cuff Tests Seem Accurate in Textbooks but Less Reliable in Real Clinical Practice? | Auckland acupuncture clinic

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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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