Use of Dr. Tan's Chinese Balance Acupuncture for Treatment of Chronic Neck–Shoulder Pain

What is it about?

Neck-shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that is often chronic or recurrent. The mechanism of the neck-shoulder pain musculoskeletal disorder is complicated, multifactorial, and sometimes unclear. Seven patients presented themselves at an outpatient pain clinic with a chief complaint of chronic neck-shoulder pain that they had had for various time periods were treated with 45-minute sessions of Dr. Tan’s Chinese Balance Acupuncture. Use of Dr. Tan's Chinese Balance Acupuncture For Treatment of Chronic Neck–Shoulder Pain. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299498031_Use_of_Dr_Tan%27s_Chinese_Balance_Acupuncture_For_Treatment_of_Chronic_Neck-Shoulder_Pain [accessed May 9, 2017].

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Why is it important?

After the 3rd session (1.5 weeks after the beginning of treatment), the patients reported a complete dissipation of pain or a significant reduction in pain intensity. Also, a substantial improvement in the quality of life during the treatment period and during the three-month follow-up was reported. Use of Dr. Tan's Chinese Balance Acupuncture For Treatment of Chronic Neck–Shoulder Pain. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299498031_Use_of_Dr_Tan%27s_Chinese_Balance_Acupuncture_For_Treatment_of_Chronic_Neck-Shoulder_Pain [accessed May 9, 2017].