Shoulder Pain or Tear? Discover Natural Relief Through Acupuncture and Tuina Therapy

Shoulder pain can feel limiting and exhausting. However, it doesn’t have to be permanent.

Whether caused by injury, posture, or tension, your body is signaling that something is off.

Fortunately, acupuncture and Tuina massage offer a proven, natural way to reduce shoulder pain.

Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

Shoulder discomfort often develops from muscle overuse, tendon inflammation, or joint misalignment.

For example, rotator cuff injuries and frozen shoulder are frequent diagnoses in clinical practice.

In some cases, a partial or full tendon tear — especially supraspinatus — is responsible for the pain.

Although medications and injections may provide short-term relief, they rarely address the root cause.

Understanding Shoulder Tears

When a tendon tears, shoulder motion becomes difficult, painful, and sometimes unstable.

As a result, you may experience sharp pain, reduced strength, and a grinding or clicking sound.

These symptoms often worsen at night or during overhead activities.

Nevertheless, not all shoulder tears require surgery. In fact, many heal through natural methods.

Why Acupuncture Helps

Acupuncture promotes healing by improving circulation and reducing local inflammation.

Moreover, it calms the nervous system, which helps reduce muscle guarding and chronic tension.

Unlike painkillers, acupuncture stimulates the body’s natural ability to repair tissue over time.

Therefore, many patients feel significant improvement within just a few sessions.

Tuina Massage for Shoulder Recovery

In addition to acupuncture, Tuina provides manual support for muscular and structural balance.

By applying pressure and gentle mobilizations, Tuina restores flexibility and joint alignment.

Furthermore, it reduces fascial tightness and supports a full range of motion.

When used consistently, Tuina can reduce pain, improve posture, and prevent re-injury.

Treating the Root, Not Just the Pain

Chinese medicine sees shoulder pain as a sign of internal imbalance or blockage in Qi flow.

Therefore, treatment focuses not only on the symptom but also on the underlying disharmony.

Depending on your condition, we may also integrate cupping, moxibustion, or herbal support.

Altogether, this creates a comprehensive and personalized healing process.

Why Choose Shai Davids?

With over 20 years of experience in Chinese medicine, Shai Davids brings deep clinical insight and care.

His treatments blend traditional wisdom with modern understanding of body mechanics and healing.

In each session, Shai listens, observes, and adapts the treatment to meet your body’s exact needs.

Patients appreciate his calm presence, skilled hands, and the genuine connection he builds with each person.

Located in both Jerusalem and Giv’atayim, his clinics provide a professional, warm, and supportive environment.

What to Expect in a Session

Each visit begins with a detailed diagnosis of your shoulder’s function and your body’s condition.

Then, we combine acupuncture, Tuina massage, and targeted exercises to relieve tension and pain.

Gradually, movement returns, inflammation decreases, and confidence in your body grows again.

As always, the treatment plan is adapted to your pace and healing goals.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

Living with shoulder pain isn’t necessary. Natural relief is possible — and closer than you think.

Book your first session today and begin the journey back to strength, comfort, and ease.

Clinics in Jerusalem and Giv’atayim

Call: 054-7763772