SYT Clinical Talks

Frequent pain on the inside of your elbow? Beware, it could be a warning sign of "golf ball elbow"! Shangyitang TCM will break down the causes for you and teach you how to resolve the pain at its root through TCM treatments and daily care.

Sprained ankle? Don't just ice it! At "Shang Yi Tang" (Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic), we offer authentic "Dit Da" (bone setting) treatment. Within the golden 72-hour window, we actively intervene with our exclusive external herbal plaster, acupuncture, Tui Na massage, and bone alignment techniques to help you quickly reduce swelling and pain, strengthen your ankle's mechanical structure, and fundamentally bid farewell to recurrent sprains. Available in Wan Chai and Jordan.ankle

Painkillers only offer temporary relief, not a fundamental cure. Through differential diagnosis and treatment, Chinese medicine identifies whether your condition is due to hyperactivity of liver yang (stress type), deficiency of qi and blood (overexertion type), or obstruction by dampness and phlegm (dampness-heavy type). Then, using acupuncture, Tui Na, bone setting, and Chinese herbal medicine, it addresses the root causes of recurring headaches and migraines.

Neck pain is one of the most common urban ailments in Hong Kong, and both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners and chiropractors have their unique strengths. This article comprehensively compares them across seven major aspects, including treatment philosophy, diagnostic methods, core techniques, cost, and suitable patient groups. It also explains why an integrated approach combining TCM bone-setting, acupuncture, and Tui Na often yields more lasting results than single treatments.

Daily heel pain upon waking is the most typical symptom of plantar fasciitis – but the root cause of the pain is often not in the foot itself. Pelvic tilt, abnormal knee joint alignment, and ankle misalignment can all lead to chronic overload of the plantar fascia. Shangyitang uses a "top-down" orthopedic and repositioning integrated approach, combined with acupuncture for anti-inflammatory effects and Tui Na for muscle relaxation, to solve the problem from the source of the mechanical structure, rather than just chasing the pain points.

Experiencing severe pain near your thumb-side wrist, making it difficult to wring a towel or type? You might be suffering from "Mommy Thumb" (De Quervain's Tenosynovitis). Learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a comprehensive approach with acupuncture, Tui Na massage, and other therapies to address wrist pain at its root, helping you regain flexible hands.

Persistent back pain from prolonged sitting? Understand the four high-risk groups for back pain, the three main TCM patterns (qi stagnation and blood stasis, cold-damp invasion, kidney qi deficiency), and how Top Chinese Medical Center uses a four-in-one therapy combining acupuncture, Dr. Lung's spinal manipulation, Tui Na, and Chinese herbal medicine to eradicate back pain from its root. Same-day appointments are available at our Wan Chai and Jordan clinics.

Sciatica causing you back pain, leg numbness, and making it difficult to sit or stand? Learn about the causes of sciatica, high-risk groups, and traditional Chinese medicine treatments. Shang Yi Tang uses acupuncture to clear meridians, Long's osteopathy to correct lumbar misalignment, Tui Na to relax muscles, and Chinese herbal medicine to regulate your constitution. This four-pronged approach treats both symptoms and root causes, helping you eliminate radiating numbness and pain from the source. Wanchai and Jordan clinics, same-day appointments available.

Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) is a common pain on the inside of the elbow, caused by chronic inflammation due to repeated traction and irritation of the forearm flexor muscles. It can be triggered by gripping a club too tightly, improper serving posture, or occupational overuse. Learn about the causes, clinical manifestations, real case studies, and traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture treatment plans.

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is not exclusively caused by playing tennis. Occupations involving repetitive wrist movements, such as prolonged computer use, cleaning, or jewelry sales, can all lead to chronic strain. Learn about the true causes, clinical manifestations, real case studies, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture treatment options for tennis elbow.

Herniated lumbar disc is the most common cause of lower back and leg pain in young and middle-aged adults, and in severe cases, it can lead to sciatica and lower limb numbness. This article, written by the pain specialist at Shang Yi Tang Chinese Medicine Clinic, provides a detailed explanation of the causes, clinical manifestations, traditional Chinese medicine manipulative reduction and acupuncture treatment plans for lumbar disc herniation, as well as daily care and rehabilitation advice to help you regain a pain-free life.

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is the most common cause of shoulder pain in middle-aged individuals, and in severe cases, it can make simple tasks like combing hair or getting dressed impossible. This article, written by the pain specialists at Shang Yi Tang Chinese Medicine Clinic, provides a detailed explanation of the causes of frozen shoulder, its three clinical stages, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) massage and acupuncture treatment plans, and daily prevention tips, to help you regain free movement in your shoulder.