Real cases where this symptom was the presenting concern. Names are shortened to initials for privacy.
This case was written by Dr. Laura Cowburn, Doctor of TCM and Registered Acupuncturist in Alberta.
Pain Relief & Injury Recovery
The swelling and inflammation resolved. As healing progressed, the pain began to move around the foot — a sign of returning circulation — before fading completely. The tight muscles and…
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The patient grew steadily stronger until his body had enough energy to support the spine itself. The vertebrae moved back toward a centred position, and as the structure recentred, the…
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The pain eased after each treatment, and once the full course was complete it did not return. With the deficiency strengthened and the local congestion cleared, her knee was free…
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The pain eased after each treatment, and once the full course was complete it did not come back. With the joint warmed, cleared, and supported, she regained comfortable use of…
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In many cases the headache disappears instantly and completely the moment the needle reaches the right point. With a course of TCM herbs and continued acupuncture, the headaches then come…
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The pain was completely gone after each treatment and the relief lasted for several days at a time. Gradually the pain-free stretches grew longer and longer until the pain stopped…
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All of the pain resolved after treatment. With the channels rebalanced and the blood stasis cleared, the sharp pain under his shoulder blade and along his flank let go —…
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All of the pain resolved, and the blisters shrank, dried out, and disappeared. By treating both the channel blockage and the virus, the outbreak cleared and the severe pain that…
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The pain and swelling resolved. Her doctors were surprised by how quickly and completely she recovered, and her gym instructor was amazed at the full range of movement she regained…
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The jaw joint stops feeling tense and sore, range of movement through the jaw improves, and the night-time tooth grinding settles. With the underlying tension released, patients are able to…
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