Electroacupuncture treatment of shoulder and neck syndrome

Currently, the number of patients with shoulder and neck syndrome is increasing, mainly due to degeneration of cervical vertebrae. There are many different methods of pain relief and treatment, but the most prominent among them is electroacupuncture. This is a treatment method that combines traditional medicine with modern medicine with high efficiency.

The cervical vertebrae are closely related to the roots and nerves of the brachial plexus. Therefore, when the cervical vertebrae are degenerated over time or for any other reason, the most common clinical manifestation is shoulder and neck syndrome.
Cervical spondylosis accounts for a very high rate in degenerative joint diseases, up to 64.5%. Diseases related to the cervical spine rank 2nd in bone and joint diseases.
Shoulder and neck syndrome is very common nowadays. Patients can develop this syndrome suddenly, but it can also progress slowly without any symptoms. Common signs are pain in the shoulders, neck, arms and legs accompanied by numbness, difficulty and limitation of movement.
According to traditional medicine, shoulder pain syndrome is understood that when qi and blood circulate normally in the meridians, it will not cause pain (systemic), on the contrary, when qi and blood stagnate, blood stasis will lead to pain. For effective treatment, in addition to the usual pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory methods, patients can be prescribed electro-acupuncture to return to normal blood circulation.

Electroacupuncture is a combined application of traditional medicine (acupuncture) and modern medicine (using electric current). Electroacupuncture uses an electronic machine to generate low-frequency electric currents with the following purposes: Stimulate, control the operation of qi and blood in the meridians, ensure the normal functioning of muscles and nerves and institutions, strengthening nutrition for structures and institutions where electro-acupuncture.
From there, electro-acupuncture helps to balance the body's state to a stable normal level through the needles inserted in the path of the meridians.
When conducting electroacupuncture, even though the electrode in contact with the body area is very small (from 0.1 - 0.5 cm2), the charge density per unit area of ​​the skin becomes very high. Therefore, even the smallest amount of electrical power applied to the meridians can cause a large stimulant effect.

Shoulder and neck syndrome causes pain sensation, causing the body to respond by increasing pain threshold through chemical mediators.
The mechanism of electroacupuncture is to stimulate the acupoints in the path of the meridians, increasing the secretion of chemical mediators, resulting in an increase in pain threshold and a reduction in the patient's pain.
In addition, electro-acupuncture also stimulates the hypothalamus and brainstem reticulum, increasing the production of Endorphin and Enkephalin for strong anti-pain effect, making the body more comfortable with the symptoms that shoulder and neck syndrome causes. out.

Electro-acupuncture treatment of shoulder and neck syndrome has the advantage of causing less pain than conventional acupuncture (needs to be repeatedly hand-rolled) due to the combination of electric current effect and continuous gentle vibration of the needle.
At the same time, electro-acupuncture also creates a comfortable feeling, better blood circulation, so this method is increasingly being applied and indicated widely.
Some other benefits of electroacupuncture are that it is both safe, economical, causes few side effects and side effects and is suitable for chronic pain symptoms such as in shoulder and neck syndrome.

Steps to do when electroacupuncture treats shoulder and neck syndrome:
Select meridians on the path of the brachial plexus for electroacupuncture. These meridians are many, but not all points need electrical stimulation. The most important rule when using electrical stimulation is that the electrode must be placed on the area of ​​skin where the nerve path is below. Select the appropriate current and electrode as indicated. Conduct electro-acupuncture by electrical stimulation on the needle: Check the machine before proceeding, all knobs must be in position 0. On the needles that have been inserted into the patient's skin, insert electrodes as indicated by the doctor. individual patient and connect the electrode to the needle. Turn on the switch to run the machine, see the indicator light, turn the knob to control the electric power to increase slowly, reaching the required level of voltage and intensity to adapt to each patient. At that time, the patient feels comfortable or a little tense but tolerable.

An important note of electroacupuncture for the treatment of shoulder and neck syndrome is contraindicated in patients with a history of seizures, epilepsy, heart disease, stroke, or patients wearing a pacemaker.
At the Spine Impact Clinic - Traditional Medicine Unit of Vinmec Times City International Hospital, spinal manipulation therapies in treating neck and shoulder pain in particular or physical therapy methods in general always receive the attention of chronic pain patients. With many years of experience, musculoskeletal diseases are no longer a concern, hindering patients' daily activities.
Visited by: Herbalist Nguyen Khac Dat: Has more than 30 years of experience in the medical industry, specializing in medical examination and treatment by non-drug methods. Trained in the non-drug method of spinal manipulation by the late Senior Healer Nguyen Tham Tan - The person recognized by the State and awarded a medal for the cause of Medicine.
He is a founding member of the Center for Research and Development of Spinal Impact Methods according to Decision No. 449/QD-LHHVN dated July 24, 2012 by Professor Dang Vu Minh, Chairman of the Union of Science and Technology. signed by the Scientific and Technical Association. Inherited the Center for Spine Impact, which was directed by the late physician Nguyen Tham Tan.
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