Arm Support is a modern formula designed specifically to treat disorders of the arms, including shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Disorders of the arms are usually characterized by swelling, inflammation, pain, decreased range of motion with movement difficulty, and in severe cases, atrophy of the muscles and soft tissues. To successfully treat this condition, herbs are used to activate qi and blood circulation, dispel qi and blood stagnation, open channels and collaterals, and relieve pain.
 
Prior to purchasing this product, it is recommended to book a consultation with one of our acupuncturists in order to determine whether this herbal formula will be beneficial for you.
 
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Clinical Applications:
* Shoulder: periarthritis of the shoulder, frozen shoulder, capsulitis, rotator cuff tear, rotator cuff tendonitis, bursitis, inflammation and pain of the shoulder, subluxation or dislocation, AC (acromioclavicular) separation
* Elbow: lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow), olecranon bursitis, tendonitis
* Wrist: carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, sprain and strain
* General pain and discomfort of the arm: tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, numbness, decreased range of motion, and atrophy
 
TCM Functions: 
* Dispels cold and damp
* Activates qi and blood circulation
* Opens peripheral channels and collaterals
* Relieves pain
 
Cautions and Contraindications:
* This formula has strong qi and blood activating herbs and is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
* Dan Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae) may enhance the overall effectiveness of Coumadin (warfarin), an anticoagulant drug. Patients who take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications should not take this herbal formula without supervision by a licensed healthcare practitioner.
* Shoulder pain that originates from a heart condition is known as referred pain. The left shoulder is mostly affected and there will be other accompanying symptoms of chest pain, palpitation, or shortness of breath. Referred pain due to liver or gallbladder problems may also reflect in the shoulder, but especially the right shoulder. These potential differential diagnoses should be investigated and ruled out during initial evaluations. This formula is not designed for referred pain caused by acute internal organ problems.