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Acupuncture & Pharmacopuncture

Yes. Acupuncture releases muscle rigidity around the shoulder joint and improves circulation, making it effective for acute and chronic shoulder pain. The WHO also recognises shoulder pain as an indication for acupuncture.

Expert VerifiedHyo-seop KimChief Director

Q. How is pharmacopuncture used in shoulder treatment?

Anti-inflammatory herbal extract injected into specific painful spots.

📝 Detailed Answer

Shoulder pharmacopuncture: ① anti-inflammatory extracts (Bee venom, Sweet Bee Venom) injected at trigger points, ② effective for frozen shoulder, rotator cuff, calcific tendinitis, ③ faster than oral herbs, ④ sterile single-use needles. Sessions 1–2x weekly. Out-of-pocket. Combined with acupuncture maximizes effects.

Expert Verified

Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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