How Acupuncture Helped a Worker Recover from Shoulder Pain
- Yue Fang Wang
- 1 day ago
- 1 min read
Work injuries happen all the time—especially if your job involves heavy lifting, repetitive movements, or awkward postures. Shoulder, neck, and back pain can slow you down, but acupuncture can help. Here’s a real story from our Nanaimo clinic.
Meet the Patient
Name: Mike Thompson
Age: 35
Job: Construction worker
Problem: Right shoulder pain and stiffness for 3 months
Tried: Painkillers and physiotherapy, but it didn’t fully help
What We Found
Mike had:
Limited movement in his shoulder, especially lifting his arm sideways or rotating it
Muscle tightness and soreness around the shoulder and shoulder blade
In Traditional Chinese Medicine terms, his shoulder was “stressed and blocked,” with poor blood flow and stuck energy causing the pain.
The Treatment Plan
Goal: Reduce pain, loosen muscles, and restore movement
Acupuncture Points Used:
Jianjing (GB21), Jianyu (LI15), Jianzhongshu
Tender points around the shoulder muscle
Scapular points like Jianliao (SJ14) and Tianzong (SI11)
Schedule: 2–3 sessions per week, 30 minutes each, for 4 weeks
Extra Tips:
Warm compress on the shoulder to relax the muscles
Simple shoulder stretches and light strengthening exercises to prevent the pain from coming back
The Results
After 4 weeks:
Pain dropped a lot (from 7/10 to 2/10 on the pain scale)
Full range of shoulder motion restored
Mike could return to work without discomfort
Takeaway
This case shows how acupuncture can help with work-related injuries:
Relieves pain quickly by improving blood flow and relaxing muscles
Restores function so you can move normally and work efficiently
Prevents future problems when combined with gentle exercises
If you’re dealing with shoulder, neck, or back pain from work, acupuncture is a safe and effective option—especially when started early.
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