Shoulder pain
Does your shoulder injury or problem keep you from doing your favorite activity or even just performing the simplest tasks in life? Acupuncture can help! Shoulder is the most mobile joint of the human body and for this reason, it is also the most fragile joint. People who subject their shoulders to repeated stress in all directions will often experience pain and even limitation in movements.
Our treatments can help with the following conditions:
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Subacromial bursitis
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The hang-up syndrome
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Thoracic outlet syndrome
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Supraspinatus tendinopathy
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Tendinopathy of the subscapularis
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Infraspinatus myotendinopathy
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Bicipital tenosynovitis
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Tearing of the labrum
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The breakdown of the coraco-brachialis
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Shoulder dislocation
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Acromioclavicular sprain
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Periscapular pain
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and others
Here's how we help you care for your shoulder:
Targeted assessment of the root cause
The origin of the pain is not always where it is felt, so to ensure long-lasting results, we carefully evaluate your situation and identify the origin and contributing factors to your problem.
Precise treatment plan
Depending on the muscles and structures involved and the severity of the lesions, we will establish a precise treatment plan to both decrease pain, increase mobility, strength and restore optimal joint function.
In depth work
Our treatments, which may include acupuncture, cupping, guasha, electrical stimulation or other Chinese medicine approaches, allow us to treat the nerves, muscles and tendons directly at the site of the lesion to help heal the present pain and prevent its recurrence.
Holistic care
We take a holistic wholesome approach in our treatments. Our goal is not only treating the localized area, we also aim at strengthening your global health.
Long-term follow-up and support
Once your pain has resolved, your acupuncturist can support you with advice or a follow-up plan aimed at optimizing your performance and preventing future injuries. Ask us how we can help guide you in an optimized lifestyle!
Frequent asked questions
1 ° Will the pain return?
When the root of the problem is well targeted, treatment aims to eliminate the source of the pain and it should not reappear, unlike with treatments aimed at reducing symptoms. Whether it's a stubborn knot in a muscle, an imbalance between the front / back or left / right muscles, an irritated or stuck nerve or a compressed blood vessel, once your acupuncturist has identified the source of the pain, he will be able to remedy it and the body will be able to regain its original balance.
2 ° Is it possible to live without suffering from constant pain?
We all have natural imbalances, one side bigger than the other, for example. The body will always find a natural way to adapt. If this compensation is too strong, it can cause pain. But it is possible to realize this and find a different posture and stretches that will relieve us. It is possible to live into old age without suffering from constant pain despite sporadic minor injuries.
3 ° My pain has been the same for years, I don't see how that could change.
The strength of our habits means that the body is taken like in a rut. We always take the same postures, we always do the same movements, etc. A good therapist will help us get out of this rut and never go back to it.
4 ° Pain is normal for people who practice my sport; I will continue to endure it.
Pain is the body's signal to tell that something is wrong. If this thing is corrected, the signal should spontaneously stop. If left unchecked, the wear and tear can lead to an injury that takes a long time to repair or chronic pain.
5 ° I don't know exactly what I have and neither does the doctor; we can't cure it.
Chinese medicine has an understanding of the body and physiology that is different from Western medicine. This different angle makes it possible to understand certain symptoms with more or less finesse than the other. This is why it is seen as a complementary approach. She sometimes succeeds in solving cases where conventional medicine is powerless.
6 ° Acupuncture or surgical intervention?
Surgery can be invasive and frightening at times, and success is not guaranteed. Acupuncture does not offer any further guarantees, but it is a very safe process when performed by a professional member of the Ordre des Acupuncteurs du Québec. This method is natural, without drugs and without side effects, it is strongly recommended to try it before embarking on a more invasive procedure.
