Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions seen in acupuncture clinics. In this Clinical Reflection, Teresa Shen explains how Traditional Chinese Medicine understands lower back pain through meridian theory, Zang-Fu pattern differentiation, and her clinical approach of treating both the back and the front of the body to support long-term 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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