Quick pain relief method for shoulder periarthritis

The main methods for quickly relieving shoulder periarthritis include hot compress, massage, moxibustion, acupuncture therapy, medication application, etc. Shoulder periarthritis is often caused by invasion of wind cold dampness pathogens or chronic strain, leading to stagnation of qi and blood in the shoulder. It is necessary to combine traditional Chinese medicine external treatment methods and medication to relieve pain.

1. Hot compress

Heat up coarse salt or mugwort leaves and put them into a cloth bag. Apply to the affected area for 15-20 minutes, twice a day. Heat can promote local blood circulation and relieve muscle spasms. Pay attention to temperature to avoid burns, and do not use for those with damaged skin. Combining ginger slices with external rubbing yields better results.

2. Massage

Use rolling and kneading methods to loosen the adhesive tissue around the shoulder joint, and press acupoints such as the shoulder ridge and shoulder ridge for 3-5 minutes. The technique should be from light to heavy, avoiding violent manipulation. When there is obvious swelling during the acute phase, massage should be temporarily postponed, and cold compress treatment can be performed first.

3. Moxibustion

Select Ashi acupoint and Tianzong acupoint for ginger separated moxibustion, with 5-7 strokes per session. The warming effect of mugwort can dispel cold and dampness, and improve local metabolism. Pay attention to keeping warm after moxibustion, and use with caution for those with yin deficiency and excessive fire. Can be combined with thunder fire moxibustion to enhance the penetration effect.

4. Acupuncture therapy

Acupuncture at distal acupoints such as Chuanchengshan and Yanglingquan, combined with local surrounding needling. Leave the needle on for 20 minutes and combine with electroacupuncture stimulation, 3 times a week. Acupuncture can regulate the meridians, qi, and blood, but it should be performed by a professional physician and should not be attempted on one's own.

5. Medication application

Use moisturizing and pain relieving ointment, musk bone strengthening ointment, etc. to apply to the painful area, or take Chinese herbal medicine such as Chuanxiong and Honghua powder and vinegar for external application. People with skin allergies should test before use, and the application time should not exceed 8 hours. Severe cases can be treated with oral Shujin Huoxue tablets.

Avoid lifting heavy objects and excessive use of the affected arm in daily life, and pay attention to keeping the shoulders warm during sleep. Persist in doing rehabilitation exercises such as climbing walls and shaking hands, for 10-15 minutes each time. If the pain continues to worsen or is accompanied by severe limited joint movement, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly to rule out organic lesions such as rotator cuff injury. Moderate consumption of blood activating ingredients such as black beans and mulberry branches is recommended for diet, while avoiding raw and cold foods.