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12 Aug

Teresa’s TCM Clinical Reflections (15) Shoulder Pain Does Not Always Mean the Problem Is in the Shoulder — Where Could the Pain Be Coming From?

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Shoulder pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Although the problem may come from the shoulder itself, pain can also originate from the neck, nerves, muscles around the shoulder blade or, less commonly, other medical conditions. Teresa Shen shares how she approaches the question: where is the pain actually coming from?

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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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