H.K., a 39-year-old taxi driver, experienced a whiplash injury in a car accident seven years ago. Since then, he had been suffering from shoulder and neck pain, with restricted movement in his neck, making it challenging for him to look into the car’s rearview mirror. Despite undergoing various treatments, he found little relief from his symptoms.
During my examination, I observed that the muscles in his neck and shoulder felt tense and rigid, akin to solid rock. To address his condition, I employed a comprehensive approach combining strong Tui Na massage, hot moving Cupping, and Acupuncture treatments. Remarkably, even after the first session, H.K. noticed a difference in his symptoms. Over the course of 10 sessions, his shoulder and neck pain subsided, and he regained approximately 90% of his neck’s range of motion.
It is important to note that whiplash injuries not only affect the muscles but also impact the tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and joints. In comparison to other treatment modalities, the combination of Acupuncture, Cupping, Tui Na Massage, and Herbal Medicine treatments has proven to be highly effective for this type of injury. By addressing the multiple layers of tissue involvement, this holistic approach aims to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and promote overall healing and recovery.