Hong Kong's temperature plummeted after the Cold Dew solar term. Besides dry skin and thirst due to the change in weather, many people with chronic pain also experienced a worsening of their pain. This is because the drop in temperature disrupts the body's blood circulation, allowing cold and dampness to invade the joints. This exacerbates the pain of those already suffering from it, while those with weak constitutions are more prone to experiencing pain.
Pain is not just about pain; according to research:
●70% of pain sufferers experience disruptions to their daily lives/activities.
●71% of people with pain experience anxiety or depression.
●38% of patients' work was affected and they needed to apply for sick leave.
Society loses a lot of human resources due to chronic pain. Pain sufferers need to take sick leave or work while in pain, which affects their performance. In the long run, chronic pain will also have a negative impact on the social economy.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pain can be caused by the following reasons:
●Experiencing pathogenic factors (wind, cold, dampness)
●Irregular diet
●As people age and their bodies weaken, the flow of qi and blood in their meridians, muscles, and joints becomes insufficient, leading to a loss of nourishment.
● Falls and injuries leading to qi stagnation and blood stasis
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By using manual techniques to relax the muscles near the affected area, the physiological function of the joint is regulated, helping to restore the normal range of motion of the joint.
Traditional Chinese Medicine methods for treating pain
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Manual therapy
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Acupuncture treatment
Acupuncture can stimulate acupoints to regulate the body's meridians, internal organs, and blood circulation, thereby restoring them to normal. It can also relieve muscle spasms, alleviate pain, and promote soft tissue repair.
Cupping has the effects of dispelling wind and clearing the meridians, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain; it relaxes tense muscle tissue and improves local blood circulation.
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Cupping therapy
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Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning
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Oral Chinese medicine promotes blood circulation in the affected area, speeds up recovery, strengthens the body's foundation, and eliminates the causes of disease.
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Traditional Chinese medicine external application
Traditional Chinese medicine applied to the skin can dilate blood vessels and promote local blood circulation, thereby reducing swelling, inflammation, and pain.
Comprehensive treatment of pain using manual therapy and acupuncture
Suitable for people with sprains and chronic pain.
For example: knee pain when climbing stairs, inability to raise the arm, etc.
Service Description:
Depending on the condition, acupuncture, manual repositioning, and external medicated plasters are used to treat the affected area. Oral Chinese medicine may also be added for comprehensive internal and external conditioning.