A few years ago, I was hit by a truck. Yes, you read that correctly. I was cycling home from the clinic when a white utility truck hit my bike. The driver was distracted and didn’t see me.
I locked up my arms as I braced for impact and the truck hit my front tire. Luckily, my shouting “Stop!” caused the driver to break before his truck ran over me.
As I lay on the ground in shock, I remember assessing the damage. My legs were too wobbly to lift me. My right shoulder had a pain level of 9 out of 10 when I attempted to raise my arm.
The right shoulder injury was the only body part that was damaged. My bike, however, was toast.
Chris, the owner of Green Jade Acupuncture and my darling husband, treated me that night for pain. With just a few needles, he reduced my pain from a nine to a zero.
Listen, I know that sounds impossible. What’s really funny is that even after years of treating patients myself, I couldn’t believe that the pain was gone. Acupuncture can be quite amazing.
Here are four things I did to heal my shoulder pain.
(As always, please consult with your doctor before trying these tools.)
1. I applied olive oil topically to the inflamed area three times a day for a week.
2. I received an acupuncture treatment as soon as possible.
3. I followed the treatment plan that my acupuncturist gave me. Because my injury was acute, I needed to get acupuncture frequently the first two weeks.
4. I refrained from heavy lifting for four weeks.
The result was incredible. Within two weeks, it was as if I had never had the accident. Enjoying daily activities free of pain is a gift. This is something I want for you, too.
If you’re suffering from physical pain, whether it be chronic or acute, acupuncture may just be the key to getting your life back. We’re here to help. So give us a call today at 657-333-5148.
Wishing you all the best,
Elizabeth and the Green Jade Acu team
