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Sore shoulderneck, stiff fingertips

Witness : Xu Mingqi

Symptom : Sore shoulder and neck, stiff fingertips, 

         swellingand tinglingsensationsin head, cervical vertebral disease, and plantar fasciitis

Using computers was always a major part of my work and my life. I often sat at the computer screen for hours. I would type with my eyes fixated on the screen or write with my head lowered. I often had sore eyes and a tight neck. After a long period of time, my right shoulder became very stiff. I experienced tingling sensations in the right side of my head. I got up one morning tofind that my left index and ring fingers were stiff. One year later I startedto experience stinging pains in the sole of my left foot when I got into and out of bed. 

Due to my stiff shoulder, I would turn my neck to the left with my left hand in order to relax the right side of my neck and trapezius muscle and alleviate the shoulder stiffness. However, it was baffling, because doing so resulted in inflammation in my shoulder instead, which even affected my quality of sleep at night. All of this discomfort made me realise I must take seriously my pains and ailments and seek proper treatment. 

I enrolled in a treatment program of ten acupuncture sessions and Chinese herbal medicine carefully mixed by Dr. Wen. Dr. Wen used a special acupuncture method involving the insertion of warm needles in my scalp, ears and abdomen. In order tomaximize the effectiveness of the treatment, I diligently came to the clinic after work everyday in the first week of the program. During the sixth treatment, Dr. Wen used electroacupuncture in part of my shoulder to achieve a better result. Now, when I turn my neck to the left, it no longer triggers inflammation. My fingers are more agile. The pain in the sole of my left foot has also improved significantly.

Dr. Wen was very friendly. Every time I visited him, he would show his care about my recovery after the acupuncture treatment. His clinic was spacious, bright and comfortable. During the half hour or full hour of the acupuncture treatment, I would read a book or watch TV leisurely. 

I am so grateful to Dr. Wen. I hope his unique acupuncture treatments will be able to help more patients in need.