Elbow pain and hand numbness can make patients worry about a cervical disc problem, spinal cord compression or stroke. Teresa Shen explains common peripheral nerve entrapments, how they differ from serious neurological conditions, and why proper examination should come before fear or treatment.
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There is no single acupuncture formula for lower back pain. Teresa Shen explains how she first identifies the likely pain source and reversible factors, then uses clinical assessment and TCM differentiation to choose an individual treatment approach.
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A young patient came expecting cervical manipulation after an X-ray suggested a neck problem. Re-examination pointed instead toward ulnar nerve irritation at the elbow—a reminder that treatment should follow assessment, not labels.
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When lower back pain spreads into the buttock or leg, many people assume they have sciatica caused by a slipped or herniated disc. But similar symptoms can come from a lumbar nerve root, the sciatic nerve itself, other peripheral nerves, or muscles around the hip and buttock. The source of the pain matters because it changes the treatment.
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Case 3 | Left Foot Pain (2 Weeks): Peripheral Nerve Entrapment in the Context of Obesity and Prolonged Standing 1. Case Background The patient is a 30-year-old Chinese female, working as a chef, with a body weight of 95 kg. She presented with left foot pain lasting for approximately two weeks. Pain characteristics: Pain occurs […]
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