Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses

Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Basics

Adhesive Capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is characterized by stiffness and tightness in the shoulder, especially when in movement. It often results when an injury or other joint disorder leads to limited movement in the shoulder due to pain. This is worsened by a shortage of synovial fluid, which normally lubricates the space between the arm bone and socket, and the growth of abnormal bands of tissue, called adhesions.

Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for Adhesive Capsulitis.

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Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Related Acupuncture Points

The following (3) acupuncture points may be useful for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). A subset of these could potentially be useful with acupressure stimulation and/or tongren therapy methods as well.

Generally treatment would be based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting points by function alone, (see general points selection rules.)

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