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Acupuncture in Post-Stroke Shoulder Pain Syndrome with Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Study
Jia Hui Gan1, Lorenzo A Santorelli2
1Haslemere Hospital, Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Surrey, United Kingdom.
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
|June 30, 2022
Summary
This case study shows acupuncture treatment effectively reduced central neurogenic pain in a Multiple Sclerosis patient with central post-stroke pain. The treatment improved shoulder function and decreased painkiller reliance.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Management
- Complementary Medicine
Background:
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can lead to central neurogenic pain, including central post-stroke pain (CPSP).
- Conventional treatments may be ineffective for CPSP in MS patients.
- Acupuncture treatment (AT) is explored as a complementary therapy.
