A patient can expect noticeable improvements with each treatment and recovery of specific daily life abilities in the longer term.

A frozen shoulder can severely handicap a person's lifestyle. A patient came in with very limited range of movement in the right shoulder. He was otherwise of good health and robust constitution. There was mild discomfort but he was tough so it didn't bother him. What did bother him was that he had to give up bicycling which was his passion. He responded to treatments well. He was happily surprised one night to find that he was able to reach back with his right arm to fetch an object. Within a few weeks he was back on his bicycle. Over the year he had gone on bicycling trips to Italy and Vietnam. His next destination is New Zealand. He continues to receive treatments every week and his shoulder continues to improve.

The photo shows acupuncture of 'local points', points at the affected shoulder. Such needling removes toxins and brings nutrients to the site. 'Distal points', points away from the affected area, are just as important. Distal points have an energetic connection to the shoulder and promotes healing at a deeper level. For patients who don't like needles, acupressure can be just as effective. In fact, I find physical manipulation and assisted exercises with the patient to be essential in treating frozen shoulders. These exercises are the opposite of regular physical therapy. They are completely comfortable, safe, and the results are immediately seen and felt.