Effect of Acupuncture Treatment on Frozen Shoulder. A Case Study / 全日本鍼灸学会雑誌

ABSTRACT

A series of cases underwent acupuncture treatment for frozen shoulder at our clinic.<br>1. Twenty-one cases of frozen shoulder were collected.<br>2. Fifteen cases (71%) Showed improvement in pain and activities of daily life (ADL) during the course of acupuncture treatment.<br>3. Temporary relief from pain during motion (67%), pain during rest (44%), and pain during the night (56%) was obtained after acupuncture treatment.<br>4. Patients whose pain was not reduced after treatment tended to drop out.<br>Acupuncture treatment for frozen shoulder was effective for reducing pain, and it is expected to prevent contracture when combined with exercise.