Hiroshini Amarasinghe Author

Short Communication Open Access

Study on the effectiveness of a selected TCM protocol in releasing chronic shoulder pain

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Hiroshini Amarasinghe

Shoulder pain is the third most frequently reported type of musculoskeletal pain. Chronic Shoulder Pain (CSP) is a widespread condition. There are different causes for Shoulder pain. Such as Rotator cuff disease, Sub acromial impingement syndromes, Frozen shoulder (Adhesive capsulitis), Arthritis, Torn cartilage, Swollen bursa sacs or tendons, Bone spurs (bony projection that develop along the edges of bones), Pinched nerve in the neck or shoulder, Broken Shoulder or arm bone, Dislocated shoulder, Injury due to overuse or repetitive use, Spinal cord injury, Heart attack. General Objective is Study on the effectiveness of a selected TCM protocol in Releasing Chronic Shoulder Pain. Hypothesis (H1) Five Needle Protocol is effective in reducing the Chronic Shoulder Pain. The study is in Acc... view more»

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