Many patients ask me whether their painful, stiff shoulder is caused by frozen shoulder or a rotator cuff injury. Although both conditions can make lifting the arm difficult, they develop differently and require different treatment approaches. In this Clinical Reflection, I explain how I distinguish between these conditions using clinical history, physical examination, imaging when appropriate, and Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Many patients tell me that their shoulder is manageable during the day but becomes much more painful at night. Night pain is not a diagnosis—it is an important clinical clue. In this reflection, I share how I approach persistent night shoulder pain from both modern medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and why understanding the cause always comes before treatment.
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Many people assume persistent shoulder pain simply needs another treatment. In this clinical reflection, Teresa Shen shares why long-lasting shoulder pain often has a deeper story, and why understanding what is preventing recovery is the first step towards choosing the most appropriate treatment.
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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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Shoulder Pain Auckland – Why Your Shoulder Pain Keeps Coming Back If you are suffering from shoulder pain in Auckland and it is not improving, the real cause may not have been properly identified. Many patients with chronic shoulder pain in Auckland come to our clinic after trying rest, massage, physiotherapy, or medication. While these […]
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Medical Case Analysis and Thinking 1，The patient has had left elbow pain for over three years. He came to see me for what he believed was tennis elbow, which had previously been treated with physiotherapy and injections. He also complains of forearm weakness, especially when lifting. On examination, there is clear tenderness at the lateral […]
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1， stiffness, pain, and numbness in the shoulders, arms, and neck 3 months #numbness #auckland # acupuncture scalene muscle syndrome. The patient has had pain in both shoulders for over 3 months. Her GP suggested a blood test to rule out rheumatoid arthritis, and the result came back negative. She experiences severe shoulder pain, especially […]
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We see many patients like him every day. They come in with severe pain but leave feeling much better after acupuncture. Do you know why? Because we use special acupuncture points, special needles, and special techniques to treat them. 1，We use a special way of thinking about his problem. This patient has been experiencing right […]
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It is a today’s story. For her dad’s birthday, she gifted him an acupuncture session to help with his shoulder pain. Her dad had been suffering from left shoulder pain for 3-4 years. He had ignored it for the most part, relying on painkillers and occasional massages from her. The pain was sharp and felt […]
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Please schedule an appointment by clicking the link below: online book A shoulder injury, X-ray and Ultrasound showed tear in shoulder tendon, still sharp pain in the shoulder, arm and back, no sleep due to the pain, what do you think this situation? Please let us know your opinion! I will put another video, […]
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