Current Therapy in Pain
Edited by Howard Smith
Shoulder Pain
One high –quality study showed that acupuncture is an effective treatment for soft tissue lesions of the shoulder, including rotator cuff tendinitis, capsulitis, bicipital tendinitis, and/or bursitis. This RCT included 130 patients divided into an acupuncture group and a placebo acupuncture group. Both groups were assessed before, during, and after the procedure at 3 months and 6 months. After 6 months, the true acupuncture group demonstrated statistically significant improvement over the placebo acupuncture group in the pain intensity score as well as the range of motion, functionality, quality of life, and use of anti-inflammatory medication.
A patient receiving Acupuncture and Electrostimulation for Pain in the Shoulder
Current Therapy in Pain
Bursitis Shoulder Treatment with Acupuncture
Shoulder bursitis, a common condition, responds well to acupuncture, Chinese medicine, laser therapy, and other treatments. At Acupuncture Zen in Delray Beach, Florida, Dr. Tony Willcox effectively treats sports-related shoulder injuries. He successfully manages shoulder complaints from diverse patients, including Florida Panthers NHL players and UFC fighters from American Top Team and Blackzilians. Specifically, Dr. Tony treated athletes during the Ultimate Fighter TUF 21 season, featuring Blackzilians versus American Top Team. These elite athletes face various ailments and injuries, often needing rapid recovery to perform. Consequently, Dr. Tony employs acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, tuina, guasha, infrared, and laser therapy at Acupuncture Zen to boost performance and speed recovery. Furthermore, he brings extensive experience treating injuries in NFL, NHL, WWE, PGA, and NBL athletes.
