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Dear Heather, after a couple of weeks treating my right shoulder for tendinitis, I tripped, fell onto the right arm, and as the pain increased, my chiropractor sent me for an ultrasound scan. The scan came back as follows"full thickness tear of the insertion of the supra spinatus onto the greater tubersotiy of the humerus"; (defect measuring approx. 7mm in length, compatible with a u-shaped tear". My chiropractor has been treating me with something similar to infra red and ultrasound, and as from this week I am also having acupuncture. How likely is complete healing from acupuncture and other chiropractic procedures? I'm not at all keen to have an operation. Thanks, BP
Hi Beba,
Acupuncture can help to heal a tear as long as it is not a complete tear. Yours is big. It takes a long time to heal in the best of situations. Immobilization of the joint is important. . External herbal compresses, internal herbs. Acupuncture 3 times a week for 4-6 weeks. No reinjury. Ultrasound and infrared is good. Point location is critical. This is an issue I have with chiro-acupuncture. They have limited training and they don't get a lot of point location education. Good luck. I would say try the intensive acupuncture first before you go to surgery. It is a very painful surgery.
Take care,
Heather Vandeburg Lac MSOM diplAc
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| Comment | I went onto this site while looking for some answers from general sources on internet. I am very grateful for the speed with which I got this answer as well as the answer. Your service is very valuable, and I will be taking this report to my chiropractor to see what he knows about point location ... Thank you so much. | ||
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Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac
Expertise
I can answer any questions about Acupuncture, Chinese Herbals, Tuina (Chinese massage, Cupping, and Gua Sha. I can answer questions about Qi, Meridians, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory. I can answer how these different modalities can benefit different conditions.
Experience
I have a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice in DeKalb IL. I have been practicing TCM since 2002. I have given many lectures and classes on the subject of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Women’s Health, Nutrition and Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation. This Includes speaking at an International Conference for the United Leukodystrophy Foundation.
Organizations
AAOM, NCCAOM, CCAOM, ILAAOM, APA
Publications
For Women Today, ILAAOM publications, State of Dentistry,
Education/Credentials
Master degree in Oriental Medicine, Bachelor degree in Nutrition, Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences. I am lisensed and board certified in Acupuncture. I did an advanced internship at Guang Zhou University in Guang Zhou China.
Awards and Honors
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
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