chronic pain

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.

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.

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.

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.