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Treatment and prevention of scapulohumeral periarthritis

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis includes oral Chinese medicine, external Chinese medicine, acupuncture therapy, massage therapy and small needle knife therapy.

Oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine: according to the principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, choose traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions suitable for patients' symptoms, such as Sanbi Decoction, Jianbi Decoction and Shentong Zhuyu Decoction.

External use of traditional Chinese medicine: medicinal liquor, ointment and other external drugs combined with massage therapy can achieve the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, dredging collaterals and relieving pain.

Acupuncture therapy: Acupuncture has the advantages of good curative effect, economic safety and few side effects, including common acupuncture, electroacupuncture, fire needle, warm needle, abdominal needle, ear needle and floating needle. , can be used alone, but also can be used in combination with other treatment methods as appropriate.

Massage therapy: through one-finger Zen massage, rolling, stretching, shaking, pressing and moving joints can improve local blood supply, repair diseased tissues and relieve symptoms such as pain and limited activities.

Small needle knife therapy: Small needle knife is the product of the combination of traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and western medicine surgery, which can effectively release the soft tissue adhesion around the shoulder, relieve the pain of patients and restore joint function.

Xin Zhiyan, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor in Yantai, reminds you that the method of treating scapulohumeral periarthritis by traditional Chinese medicine should be chosen according to the specific situation of patients and follow the advice and guidance of doctors. At the same time, patients should pay attention to rest and keep warm during the treatment to avoid overwork and cold stimulation.