Arianna, the artist who came back to painting once again, after overcoming chronic shoulder pain
Arianna is an artist who has had a heart that loves the work of art since her young days. Born and grown up in a small town near Rome, Italy, she travelled following her dream and did the work of art until she was successful in New York. But she came to a turning point when she had severe symptoms of pain in the shoulder and the right hand, until she was unable to paint as before
Life before receiving the treatment
Arianna faced pain at the area of the shoulder and the right arm for a long time, particularly severe symptoms of pain in the night period, making her wake often and affecting her quality of life and the creation of the work of art. She tried to treat it by various methods, both in Italy and in America, including the injection of ozone, but there was no method that really gave a result
"When the right shoulder could not be used, I felt as if life had ended, because I could not control the left hand well enough to paint as I wanted"
The diagnosis and the treatment
When Arianna travelled to Bangkok, she received a recommendation from a friend to come and see Doctor Pyong at PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic. The doctor diagnosed that she had a problem from a torn shoulder tendon (Rotator cuff tear) together with tender points of the muscles (Trigger Points), which arose from repeated movement and from using the arm above the head for a long time
The doctor laid out a plan of treatment by combining 3 important methods, namely:
- Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (PMS), stimulating the working of the nerves and the deep muscles
- Dry Needling, the inserting of needles in order to release the knots of the muscles and reduce the tender points
- High-Power Laser, helping hasten the process of restoration and reduce the inflammation
Together with exercise in order to stretch and increase the strength of the muscles at the area of the shoulder
The result after the treatment
After receiving only the first 1-2 sessions of treatment, Arianna felt the symptoms of pain improve clearly. She was able to come back to using the right arm to paint once again, which she compared to "magic" that helped give her life back once again
"PYONG Clinic is the only place that made my pain really go away. I feel grateful and happy to have come back to painting what I love once again"
Understanding: chronic shoulder pain in artists
Chronic shoulder pain in artists usually arises from using the arm repeatedly in unsuitable postures, as well as raising the arm above the head for a long time, with the result that the tendon or the muscle comes to have an injury and a state of degeneration. A correct diagnosis and treatment in good time will help reduce the spreading of the symptoms
Tips for preventing injury for artists
- Stop and rest at intervals when doing work that requires using the arm or the shoulder continuously
- Practise exercising and stretching the muscles of the shoulder and the arm regularly
- Arrange the postures in working so that they are correct, reducing pressure or repeated work in unsuitable postures
- See a physician when there are abnormal symptoms continuously, in order to prevent chronic injury
The questions met often about the treatment
Does Dry Needling hurt?
Treatment with Dry Needling may have a feeling of slight hurting while it is done, but it is at a level that can be endured. After the treatment there may be soreness for 1-2 days. After the treatment, about 5-7 days later, the patient usually has symptoms of pain visibly reduced
Is High Power Laser dangerous?
High-energy laser has high safety; it does not give rise to severe side effects. The patient feels warm at the area treated, and it helps reduce the inflammation effectively
Is Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (PMS) safe or not?
The electromagnetic waves used in the treatment have safety, with no severe side effects. The patient may feel a light stimulation, which helps restore the muscles and the nervous system effectively
Receiving a consultation and an appointment with a specialist physician
PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic is ready to give a consultation and care for you by physicians expert in the field of rehabilitation medicine, if you have symptoms of chronic pain and want to come back to living confidently once again