Ultrasound exam for muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints (musculoskeletal ultrasound exam) | J-CLINIC Physical Therapy
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about musculoskeletal ultrasound exams.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound exam
Q. For what injuries and symptoms are musculoskeletal ultrasound exams used?
Musculoskeletal ultrasound exams can help us determine the condition of your muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. They let us identify what areas are inflamed, injured, or ruptured.
We may use ultrasound exams for the following injuries or conditions:
sprains
knee or ankle ligament injuries (such as from soccer, basketball)
muscle sprain or tearing of the thigh or lower leg
shoulder injuries such as frozen shoulder, shoulder rotator cuff injury, and shoulder periarthritis (biceps tendinitis)
Achilles tendonitis
tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, baseball elbow
tendonitis of the wrist, spring toe , De Quervain syndrome
Ultrasound exams for tendonitis of the wrist and sprains.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound exams
Musculoskeletal ultrasound exams do not show bone conditions such as fractures and dislocations. On the other hand, X-rays can only show the condition of the bones, not the muscles and ligaments.
Q. How much will a musculoskeletal ultrasound exam cost?
A musculoskeletal ultrasound exam costs 500B for each area examined .
For example, the treatment fee for an ultrasound exam and physiotherapy treatment (for 1 part of your body) would be as follows:
initial visit fee: 500B
musculoskeletal ultrasound exam : 500B
consultation fee (includes medical certificate and initial medical report): 700B*
physical therapy treatment (manual therapy and ultrasound therapy): 1,600B
* If you do not need a medical certificate (e.g., for insurance) or do not wish to see a medical doctor, you will not be charged the 700B consultation fee.
Q. Can I get a musculoskeletal ultrasound exam at any J-CLINIC branch?
Yes, you can get a musculoskeletal ultrasound exam at any of our clinics: Phrom Phong, Thonglor, and Ekkamai. Please make an appointment (required).
Q. Do musculoskeletal ultrasound exams hurt?
No. There is no pain as we only place a probe on the affected area.
Frequently Asked Questions about First-Time Visits | J-CLINIC Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Chinese Medicine
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions from first-time visitors to our acupuncture, moxibustion and Chinese medicine department. (See also our FAQ about our physical therapy department.)
You’ll find further information through the related links.
1. Treatments grounded in physiotherapy and traditional Thai medicine:
manual therapy (“massage”)
manipulation (treatment to improve the range of motion of joints)
electrotherapy
Each treatment is tailored to the patient, to help you recover from your injury, alleviate your symptoms, improve your motor function, and prevent recurrence.
2. Traditional Chinese medicine treatments
acupuncture and moxibustion
cupping
gua sha
Chinese herbal medicine
Our treatments are grounded in the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and aim to help you recover from illnesses and injuries, improve physical function, prevent recurrence, maintain health, and enhance well-being.
Q. What can be treated with acupuncture, moxibustion and Chinese medicine at J-CLINIC?
We are open every day from 9:00 to 18:30. We are closed for the year-end/New Year holidays and occasionally for staff training and other reasons. Please check our Facebook page for updates.
Q. How long does a treatment session take?
Treatment sessions usually take between 45 minutes to 1 hour. It includes time for you to fill out a medical questionnaire, have a consultation with the medical doctor, change your clothes, and get treatment.
However, the session time can vary: your first session may take more than one hour, while some sessions may take less than 45 minutes depending on your symptoms (for example, when it’s better to avoid overstressing the injured area with excessive movement or pressure).
We do not make home or hotel visits. نحن لا نقوم بزيارة المنازل أو الفنادق. شكرا لتفهمك.
Q. Do I need to bring anything to my first visit?
Please bring your passport so we can register you as a new patient.
Please Show Your ID
When registering as a first-time patient, you must show your passport or other photo identification issued by the Thai government (e.g. Thai driving license or work permit). This is required by the Thai Ministry of Public Health. You can also show a photocopy or digital photo of your photo ID.
We ask you to show your passport/ID to:
confirm who you are
verify your name and age for your medical records and medical certificates
keep complete records of patient information as required by the Thai Ministry of Public Health
We will make a copy of your passport but will handle your personal information safely and securely.
If you do not show your passport, we cannot provide treatment. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Pricing and payment
Q. How much does an initial visit cost?
In most cases, the first visit will cost 2,100B. This includes the 500B initial visit fee and 1,600B acupuncture treatment.
Separate fees apply for:
additional treatments such as herbal medicine or cupping
multiple symptoms
issuing a medical certificate
Fees also vary depending on the course. Please contact us if you need more details.
Q. Is there an initial consultation fee for cupping alone?
Yes, you will be charged an initial visit fee the first time you are seen at the acupuncture and Chinese medicine department, regardless of the type of treatment. That includes if you come for cupping only or for facial acupuncture, for example.
If you have already been treated in our physiotherapy department before coming for acupuncture, moxibustion and Chinese medicine, you will not be charged an initial visit fee.
Yes, you can pay by credit card. However, we do not accept American Express. You can also pay by cash and QR code (bank transfer).
Health insurance
Q. Will my insurance cover acupuncture treatment?
We cannot determine whether your insurance company will cover acupuncture treatment. Please ask your insurance company before coming to J-CLINIC. In our experience, many insurance companies do not cover acupuncture.
If your insurance does cover acupuncture, please carefully check what documents you need for your claim. For example, some insurance companies require a medicate certificate from a medical doctor (MD). However, if you are treated at our acupuncture and Chinese medicine department, we can only issue a certificate from a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM doctor).
Please see below for more information and contact us if you have further questions.
Acupuncture involves inserting very thin needles in specific points (acupuncture points) on the body, while moxibustion involves placing and burning moxa (a type of herb) on the acupuncture points. Both acupuncture and moxibustion stimulate the body’s natural healing power to address your symptoms and reduce discomfort.
If appropriate for your symptoms, we may also pass weak, low-frequency electrical currents through the needles, which passively moves your deep muscles and alleviates tension.
We use disposable, thin needles (0.1 mm for facial treatments and 0.16 to 0.25 mm for body treatments) and Japanese-style needles that cause minimal pain.
Q. I am taking blood thinners to prevent heart attacks. Can I receive acupuncture treatment?
You cannot get acupuncture at J-CLINIC if you take certain vascular or blood disorder medications. Although bleeding from acupuncture is rare, these medications may lower your ability to form scabs and place you at a higher risk of bleeding.
You cannot get acupuncture at J-CLINIC if you take any of the following:
– anticoagulants (prescribed for arterial and venous thrombosis)
dabigatran
warfarin
rivaroxaban
apixaban
heparin
– antiplatelet drugs (prescribed for arterial disease)
aspirin
clopidogrel
– thrombolytics (prescribed for arterial and venous thrombosis)
streptokinase
reteplase
alteplase
tenecteplase
Who cannot get acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, or Chinese medicine prescriptions
Acute febrile illness[1], acute infectious disease, cancer[2] and other malignant tumors, peritonitis, appendicitis, bleeding disorders, trauma[3] (injuries, fractures, dislocations), vascular diseases[5] (aneurysms, severe arteriosclerosis), blood disorders[5] (hemophilia, coagulation disorders), pregnancy[6], acute sepsis, infected wounds, metal allergies, presence of implanted electronic devices such as pacemakers[7]
Cupping therapy
Acute febrile illness[1], acute infectious disease, cancer[2] and other malignant tumors, peritonitis, appendicitis, bleeding disorders, trauma[3] (injuries, fractures, dislocations), nephritis, vascular diseases (aneurysms, severe arteriosclerosis), blood disorders (hemophilia, coagulation disorders), pregnancy, acute sepsis, infected wounds, bloodborne infections such as hepatitis B or HIV
Gua sha
Acute febrile illness[1], acute infectious disease, cancer[2] and other malignant tumors, peritonitis, appendicitis, bleeding disorders, trauma[3] (injuries, fractures, dislocations), nephritis, vascular diseases (aneurysms, severe arteriosclerosis), blood disorders (hemophilia, coagulation disorders), pregnancy[4], acute sepsis, infected wounds, bloodborne infections such as hepatitis B or HIV
Herbal medicine
Acute infectious diseases, cancer[8] and other malignant tumors, peritonitis, appendicitis, bleeding disorders, vascular diseases (aneurysms, severe arteriosclerosis), blood disorders (hemophilia, coagulation disorders), acute sepsis, infected wounds
[1] If you have a temperature of 38.5 degrees Celsius or higher, you cannot receive treatment. If your fever is caused by a bacterial or viral infection, even if your temperature is below 38.5 degrees, you cannot be treated at J-CLINIC. In some cases (for example, your fever is due to stress or overwork), treatment may be possible; please consult your doctor or therapist.
[2] Treatment enhances blood and lymph flow and may increase the risk of the cancer metastasizing.
[3] You cannot get treatment on the injury site and surrounding areas, but can be treated on other parts of your body.
[4] Once you are in your second trimester you can receive treatment, except on the abdomen and lower back.
[6] As a rule, we do not perform acupuncture if you are pregnant. However, once you are in your second trimester, you can get facial acupuncture (but not electroacupuncture). For conditions like morning sickness or breech presentation, treatment is primarily through moxibustion, but low-stimulation acupuncture may be performed depending on your condition (treatment will not be done on the abdomen or lower back).
[7] You can get acupuncture but not electroacupuncture.
[8] Herbal medicines may be prescribed to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy or radiation therapy, or to bolster physical strength after surgery.
Please consult your doctor or therapist if you have high or low blood pressure or any concerns about existing illnesses or your medical history.
Q. Can I receive treatment while I am menstruating?
You can receive acupuncture treatment during your menstrual period. Acupuncture can relieve symptoms of PMS and menstrual pain.
Cupping: It is best to avoid cupping during the first 3 days of your period. It is okay after the 4th day.
Herbal saunas should be avoided if your body is hot or you feel flushed.
Q. I want to treat my frozen shoulder with acupuncture.
For frozen shoulder, we often propose combining acupuncture with physiotherapy treatment (manual therapy and ultrasound treatment).
Acupuncture stimulates the affected area and improves blood flow, which gives you better range of motion and pain relief. However, the pain may be due to misalignment/distortions in your body, which is better addressed by physical therapy. Therefore, we recommend combining acupuncture with physical therapy treatment.
We’ll first ask in detail about your pain and examine your movement, range of motion, and the depth of your pain. Based on that, we’ll propose a treatment plan aimed at the root cause of your pain.
Yes, we can treat tinnitus. Many of our patients come for acupuncture when their tinnitus medicines don’t work or when hospital exams don’t find anything wrong.
Often, the tinnitus is caused by a deterioration of blood flow around the ear from excessive stress or stiff shoulders, and from aging.
Acupuncture is used to relax the muscles around the ears and the connected muscles in the neck and shoulders. Acupuncture on the limbs, abdomen, and back will further improve blood flow in the body.
When you make an appointment, please let us know how long you have had tinnitus. If it’s been more than 3 months since the tinnitus began, it may be more difficult to cure or take longer to heal.
Facial acupuncture
Q. Can I get facial acupuncture if I’m pregnant? Yes, you can get acupuncture (but not electroacupuncture) once you are in your second trimester. Because the body is in a delicate state in the early stages of pregnancy, we do not perform facial acupuncture on pregnant women who are in their first trimester.
Q. Can I get laser blemish-removal treatment* a few days after I get facial acupuncture? I’ll be traveling to Bangkok for a week and hope to get both while I’m there.
While you probably can get laser blemish-removal treatment one or two days after facial acupuncture, we would prefer to advise you based on your skin condition after the facial acupuncture treatment.
Also, depending on the type of laser, it may be best to wait one or two weeks after laser treatment before undergoing facial acupuncture to allow the skin to recover before treatment.
*We do not offer laser treatment.
Cupping
Q. What is cupping treatment?
For cupping, we put alcohol inside glass cups, ignite it, and then quickly apply the cups to the body surface, creating a vacuum inside. This draws stagnant blood (stasis) to the surface and improves blood circulation.
Cupping can be effective in cleansing blood, promoting blood circulation, and eliminating waste products. It can help alleviate symptoms caused by poor blood circulation, such as stiff shoulders, back pain, swelling, fatigue, headaches, and autonomic imbalance.
You can watch a video of the treatment.
Q. Is the cupping therapy at J-CLINIC dry cupping?
J-CLINIC can perform both dry and wet cupping.
However, for wet cupping, the doctor will examine your constitution and symptoms before deciding whether or not to perform the procedure.
Gua sha
Q. What kind of treatment is gua sha?
In gua sha, we stroke your skin along the meridians and acupuncture points with a smooth tool made of jade and animal horn. This therapy improves your blood and lymph circulation.
Facial gua sha activates your facial muscles, improves your cells’ metabolic efficiency, and adjusts the balance of moisture and oil under your skin. It can also counter the dark circles under your eyes.
Body massage with gua sha relieves stiff neck and shoulders, headaches, migraines, and other symptoms.
Q. Can I get gua sha massage on the head only?
Yes, you can get gua sha massage on your head only. For head-only gua sha, we do not use oil.
When you make an appointment, please let us know of any symptoms you are suffering from. For example, if you would like gua sha massage to treat a headache, we may recommend that you have a neck massage as well as a head massage.
* For first-time patients, there is also an initial consultation fee of 500B.
Herbal medicine
Q. My body feels good with the herbal medicine I was prescribed last time. Can you prescribe the same one?
Even if you feel better on your current Chinese herbal medicine or feel that it is right for your body, we still ask that you undergo a medical interview before we prescribe more medicine. There may be changes in your body that you’re not aware of. Even the seasons can affect your physical condition.
The doctor of traditional Chinese medicine will check for changes in your physical condition by examining your pulse and tongue and fine-tune the formula.
The herbal medicine we prescribe is in powder form, made from the extract of crude drugs. We can prescribe enough for one to two weeks at a time, according to your symptoms.
Q. I have ulcerative colitis. Can it be treated with herbal medicine and acupuncture?
Yes, it can be treated. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help reduce your symptoms and prevent the condition from becoming chronic.
We will examine your body type and overall health condition and prescribe herbal medicines to ease your symptoms and improve your general health.
Acupuncture can
improve your digestion
ease your symptoms by balancing your autonomic nervous system
improve blood flow
You can get these treatments at J-CLINIC even if you’re taking medicines prescribed by other doctors. However, please first inform your J-CLINIC doctor about your current medications.
The effects of acupuncture and herbal medicine vary from person to person, depending on the person’s body type and health condition. Whether you receive acupuncture treatment, herbal medicine, or both will be decided after our doctor of traditional Chinese medicine examines you and discusses a treatment plan with you.
Patients taking steroid medications can experience an improvement in their symptoms through acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment. Because of this, we see some patients reduce their steroid medicines. However, stopping medications improperly can worsen symptoms. Always consult with your hospital doctor or our traditional Chinese medicine doctor. Do not make the change on your own.
Treatment during pregnancy and postpartum
Q. Can I get acupuncture if I’m pregnant? No, you cannot get regular acupuncture treatment if you are pregnant. For treating hyperemesis gravidarum (severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy) and breech baby, we mainly use moxibustion. However, depending on your condition, low-stimulus acupuncture may be used (not on the abdomen).
Fertility
Q. Do you provide fertility treatment?
Yes, we offer fertility treatment through acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, based on traditional Chinese medicine. We help you improve your physical condition so your body can become “ready for pregnancy.”
We also offer acupuncture and moxibustion treatment aimed at improving the pregnancy rate for those who are undergoing artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, and ICSI treatment at fertility hospitals and clinics.
* If you have fertility issues, we recommend that you see a fertility specialist. The specialist can teach you how to make a basal body temperature chart and test your cervical mucus. They can also administer tests like general semen analysis and postcoital test (Sims-Huhner test) and do a hysterosalpingogram and transvaginal ultrasound to see if there are any causes of infertility from a Western medical perspective. (These tests are not available at J-CLINIC.)
If you feel unwell after treatment
If you feel unwell after treatment
Q. I had acupuncture 3 hours ago, and now I feel tired. What should I do?
After acupuncture or cupping, some people may feel tired or sleepy, or get a fever. If you experience any of these, please drink plenty of water and rest to help you recover naturally.
These symptoms may be triggered because the treatment activates sluggish cells, improves lymph and blood circulation, and causes rapid changes in the body as waste and fatigue toxins are discharged all at once.
People more likely to experience these symptoms include those who are sensitive to stimulation, have low physical strength, or have been chronically ill and are receiving treatment for the first time or after a long break.
Q. I feel sore in the area where I received acupuncture. Is this okay?
Yes, this is normal and no cause for worry. When acupuncture is performed on tense muscles, you may feel tightness or pain, but this sensation typically disappears naturally a few hours after the needles are removed.
Q. I have small bruises where I received acupuncture. Is this okay?
Yes, this is normal and no cause for worry. With acupuncture, you may experience bruising at the needle site, depending on your constitution, physical condition, and needle placement. The bruises typically fade and disappear within 1 to 2 weeks.
Parking
Q. Do you have parking?
Yes, all of our clinics have parking. Please get your parking ticket stamped at our reception desk. Parking fee rules differ by location and for motorcycles and cars. If you park for longer than the specified free time, you are responsible for the excess parking fees. Please refer to the table below for details.
40B per hour (free of charge for the first 20 minutes)
2 hours free for one treatment at J-CLINIC (one stamp on the parking ticket)
4 hours free for two treatments (e.g., one treatment at the physical therapy department and another at the acupuncture and Chinese medicine department; two stamps on the parking ticket)
Motorcycles
Free for the first 20 minutes, 20B for the rest of the day
Patients are responsible for the parking fee beyond the first 20 minutes
Thonglor Clinic (B1F, Home Place Building, Thonglor Soi 13)
Cars
50B per hour
4 hours free for treatment at J-CLINIC (one stamp on the parking ticket)
Patients are responsible for parking fees after the first 4 hours (30B per hour)
Motorcycles
Free parking if you inform the security guard that you are visiting J-CLINIC
Parking is not allowed if you do not use the services in Home Place Building
Ekamai Clinic (3rd floor, Bangkok Mediplex, Sukhumvit Soi 42)
Cars
40B per hour (free of charge for the first 15 minutes)
3 hours free for one treatment at J-CLINIC (one stamp on the parking ticket)
Patients are responsible for parking fees after the first 3 hours.
Motorcycle
Free all-day parking with stamped parking ticket (one stamp on the ticket).
Parking is not allowed if you do not use the services in Bangkok Mediplex．
Others
Q. Do I have to tip my therapist?
We are a clinic and do not accept tips. We appreciate the gesture but any tips will be declined.
نحن عيادة ولا نقبل الإكراميات.نحن نقدر هذه البادرة ولكن سيتم رفض أي إكراميات.
Q. Can I bring my child with me?
Yes, you are welcome to bring your child. All three J-CLINIC branches are equipped with private rooms for children and babies. Please let us know when you make your appointment. (We see patients by appointment only.)
The private room for children and babies
Q. Can I take a video of the therapist giving treatment and put it on Instagram?
No. Taking photos or videos or making audio recordings in the clinic are not allowed.
No Unauthorized Photos, Videos, or Audio Recording
No Unauthorized Photos, Videos, or Audio Recording
To protect our patients’ and staff’s privacy, please do not take photos or videos or make audio recordings inside our clinic without permission. Posting such photos, videos, or recordings on social media is also prohibited.
Taking a photo or recording someone without their consent may be considered a breach of privacy, and you may incur fines under Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
Photographing or recording may be allowed when
Our clinic has given permission
Audio recording a doctor’s or therapist’s explanation to you, the patient (please ask the doctor for permission first)
Taking photos of yourself and their families with their consent
Staff members taking photos or videos for treatment purposes or official duties
Notes
Please make sure that no other patients or personal information are in the background of your photo, video, or recording. If we receive complaints from other patients, we may ask you to delete the photo, video, or recording.
If you share your photos or recordings on social media, you are responsible for any troubles that may arise. J-CLINIC will not be held accountable.
Update: 28/7/2025
Get your shoulder tendonitis treated in Bangkok at J-CLINIC
Hello, this is Sato from J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Bangkok.
Here in Bangkok, a lot of people enjoy golfing – but many golfers suffer from shoulder tendonitis. In this article, I’ll talk about shoulder tendonitis and how you can get it treated.
What is shoulder tendonitis?
Shoulder tendonitis is an inflammation of the rotator cuff. It’s caused when fatigue builds up in your shoulder from repetitive lifting and rotating.
Shoulder tendonitis is caused by overuse of the shoulder
You can get shoulder tendonitis if you overuse your shoulder. Overuse can come from repetitive movements where you raise your arm above your head, such as golf swings, weightlifting, tennis serves and volleyball spikes.
Common symptoms of shoulder tendonitis
If you have shoulder tendonitis, you may experience pain in the shoulder when you:
extend the arm in the finish of a golf swing
lift your shoulder to take off a shirt
work on a computer
fold your arms
Our treatments for shoulder tendonitis treated
Manual treatment
Manual treatment will relax the tension in your superficial shoulder muscles and deep trigger points to improve your body balance. Manual treatment will relax the tension in your superficial shoulder muscles and deep trigger points to improve your body balance.
Motion and manipulation
Motion and manipulation will improve the range of motion of your shoulder joints. It also improves elasticity while relieving soft tissue adhesions and stiffness.
Ultrasound and high voltage therapy
Ultrasound and high voltage therapy promotes cellular repair. It speeds up healing and relieves pain.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture improves blood flow to the stiff muscle tissue that is causing you pain and limiting your range of motion. The improved blood flow will flush out the pain-producing substances collecting in the stiff areas. It also relieves tension in joints and muscle ligaments, giving you better a range of motion and relief from pain.
Taping therapy
Taping supports the bruised area to prevent further injuries.
Poultice
We can also prescribe poultices to help relieve your pain.
Training and self-care guidance
Strengthening the inner shoulder muscles (rotator cuff) using a TheraBand.
Important to do self-care exercises at home once your symptoms have improved.
Relaxing the muscles around the shoulder with a massage ball. Your muscle flexibility is reduced after a sprain. To prevent spraining your muscles again, it’s
TheraBands and massage balls are available at our clinic.
If you suffer from shoulder tendonitis in Bangkok, we invite you to get in touch with us by phone, email, Facebook.
If you suffer from a biceps tendinitis in Bangkok, we invite you to contact us by phone, contact form, or Facebook.
Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
Get treatment for your shoulder impingement syndrome at J-CLINIC in Bangkok
Hello, this is Sato from J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Bangkok.
We’ve talked about some of the shoulder treatments we offer. In this post, let me talk about shoulder impingement syndrome and how to treat it.
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What is impingement syndrome?
Impingement syndrome is when the rotator cuff or subacromial bursa (the fluid-filled sac that protects your rotator cuff) is trapped or rubs (“impinges”) against the top outer edge of your shoulder blade (the acromion).
When you have impingement syndrome, it will be painful for you to raise your arm . You may also feel like something is caught in your shoulder.
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Impingement syndrome is caused by overuse of the shoulder
Impingement syndrome comes from repeated irritation of the shoulder joint. It’s common among athletes who overuse their shoulders in sports like tennis and badminton (serves and smashes), swimming (crawl and butterfly), volleyball (serves and spikes), and baseball (pitching).
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Common symptoms of impingement syndrome
If you have impingement syndrome, you may experience pain when you:
raise your arm above your head
lift your arms backwards
grab objects on a high shelf
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Our treatments for shoulder impingement syndrome
Manual treatment
Manual treatment will relax the tension in your superficial shoulder muscles and deep trigger points to improve your body balance.
Motion and manipulation
Motion and manipulation will improve the range of motion of your shoulder joints. It also improves elasticity while relieving soft tissue adhesions and stiffness.
Ultrasound and high voltage therapy
Ultrasound and high voltage therapy promotes cellular repair. It speeds up healing and relieves pain.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture improves blood flow to the stiff muscle tissue that is causing you pain and limiting your range of motion. The improved blood flow will flush out the pain-producing substances collecting in the stiff areas. It also relieves tension in joints and muscle ligaments, giving you better a range of motion and relief from pain.
Taping therapy
Taping supports the bruised area to prevent further injuries.
Poultice
We can also prescribe poultices to help relieve your pain.
Training and self-care guidance
After the pain goes down, we will teach you exercises that you can do at home and self-care tips to prevent your injury from recurring.
Strengthening the inner shoulder muscles (rotator cuff) using a TheraBand.
Relaxing the muscles around the shoulder with a massage ball. Your muscle flexibility is reduced after a sprain. To prevent spraining your muscles again, it’s
important to do self-care exercises at home once your symptoms have improved.
TheraBands and massage balls are available at our clinic.
If you suffer from shoulder impingement syndrome in Bangkok, we invite you to get in touch with us by phone, Contact form, Facebook.
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
J-CLINIC for treatment of shoulder muscle sprain in Bangkok
Treating shoulder pain is one of our clinic’s strengths. In this post, we’ll talk about shoulder muscle sprain.
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What is muscle sprain?
Muscle sprain happens when you slam or forcibly stretch your muscle or tendon. Your injury could range from light overstretching to complete tearing of the muscle tissue. Depending on how severe your injury is, you could experience pain and swelling. You may also be unable to use the injured muscle.
Common causes of shoulder muscle sprains
Shoulder muscle sprains are commonly caused by
lifting heavy objects
sudden and violent movement of the shoulder
contact sports such as martial arts and rugby, in which the shoulder is hit
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Common symptoms of shoulder muscle sprains
When you have a shoulder muscle sprain, you will experience pain, such as when changing clothes or scratching your back.
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Our treatments for muscle sprains
Manual treatment
Manual treatment will relax the tension in your superficial shoulder muscles and deep trigger points to improve your body balance.
Motion and manipulation
Motion and manipulation will improve the range of motion of your shoulder joints. It also improves elasticity while relieving soft tissue adhesions and stiffness.
Ultrasound and high voltage therapy
Ultrasound and high voltage therapy promotes cellular repair. It speeds up healing and relieves pain
Acupuncture
Acupuncture improves blood flow to the stiff muscle tissue that is causing you pain and limiting your range of motion. The improved blood flow will flush out the pain-producing substances collecting in the stiff areas. It also relieves tension in joints and muscle ligaments, giving you better a range of motion and relief from pain.
Taping therapy
Taping supports the bruised area to prevent further injuries.
Poultice
We can also prescribe poultices to help relieve your pain.
Training and self-care guidance
After the pain goes down, we will teach you exercises that you can do at home and self-care tips to prevent your injury from recurring.
Strengthening the inner shoulder muscles (rotator cuff) using a TheraBand.
Relaxing the muscles around the shoulder with a massage ball. Your muscle flexibility is reduced after a sprain. To prevent spraining your muscles again, it’s important to do self-care exercises at home once your symptoms have improved.
TheraBands and massage balls are available at our clinic.
If you suffer from shoulder muscle sprains in Bangkok, we invite you to get in touch with us by phone, contact form, Facebook.
Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
J-CLINIC for treatment of shoulder rotator cuff injuries in Bangkok
Hello, this is Sato from J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic.In this post, I’m going to talk about treating shoulder rotator cuff injuries.
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Many clients diagnosed with shoulder rotator cuff injury or rotator cuff tear at a hospital come to J-CLINIC for treatment or postoperative rehabilitation.
What is a shoulder rotator cuff injury?
A shoulder rotator cuff injury (including shoulder rotator cuff tears) is when the threads of the rotator cuff muscles (the inner muscles of the shoulder) are torn.
Some people think they have a frozen shoulder but are then diagnosed at the hospital as having a rotator cuff injury, usually after an MRI.
Common causes of shoulder rotator cuff injury
Shoulder rotator cuff injuries are commonly caused by
• age-related changes: as we age, the shoulder rotator cuff becomes more brittle and more easily damaged
• trauma, such as falling and landing on your shoulder or your outstretched hand, carrying a heavy object
• overuse in sports (such as golf, baseball) and work (such as hairdressing, carpentering)
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Common symptoms of shoulder rotator cuff injury
When you have a shoulder rotator cuff injury, you may
be unable to raise your arm forward or up, such as when doing housework
wake up at night from pain or be unable to turn over
experience pain when swinging down on a golf swing
Our treatments for shoulder rotator cuff injuries
At J-CLINIC, we offer a wide range of treatment options for your shoulder rotator cuff injury
Manual treatment
Manual treatment will relax the tension in your superficial shoulder muscles and deep trigger points to improve your body balance.
Motion and manipulation
Motion and manipulation will improve the range of motion of your shoulder joints. In addition, it improves elasticity while relieving soft tissue adhesions and stiffness.
Ultrasound and high voltage therapy
Ultrasound and high voltage therapy promotes cellular repair. It speeds up healing and relieves pain.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture improves blood flow to the stiff muscle tissue that is causing you pain and limiting your range of motion. The improved blood flow will flush out the pain-producing substances collecting in the stiff areas. It also relieves tension in joints and muscle ligaments, giving you better a range of motion and relief from pain.
Taping therapy
Taping supports the deltoid muscle and helps alleviate pain.
Poultice
We can also prescribe poultices to help relieve your pain.
Postoperative rehabilitation of shoulder rotator cuff tears
Some patients come to our clinic for rehabilitation after surgery for their shoulder rotator cuff tear.
Rehabilitation is important! Without postoperative rehabilitation, you may be left with a limited range of motion in your shoulder or with discomfort.
Strengthening the inner shoulder muscles (rotator cuff) using a TheraBand.
At J-CLINIC, we use manual and electro therapy to help relieve your shoulder-joint pain and increase your range of motion. We also teach you exercises that will build flexibility and strength in the rotator cuff muscles.
Teaching self-care exercises using massage balls to keep the muscles around the shoulder flexible. When the muscles around your shoulder are stiff, it can put undue stress on the injured area. This can slow recovery and cause pain in other parts of the body, as you try to shield the injured shoulder.
TheraBands and massage balls are available at our clinic.
If you suffer from a shoulder rotator cuff injury or need postoperative rehabilitation in Bangkok, we invite you to contact us by phone, contact form, or Facebook.
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
J-CLINIC for treatment of biceps tendinitis in Bangkok I J-CLINIC Physical therapy
Hello, this is Sato from J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Bangkok. In this post, I’m going to talk about treating biceps tendinitis.
We see this condition often among clients who play volleyball.
What is biceps tendinitis?
Biceps tendinitis is when you damage your tendons, muscles, or bones attached to the joint capsule or shoulder joint. It’s often associated with playing sports that involve repetitive, large arm swings, such as volleyball (serves, spikes), tennis (smashes), and baseball (pitching).
You may feel pain in the front or back of the shoulder or, sometimes, in the upper arm, depending on where your injury is.
Common causes of biceps tendinitis
Common causes of biceps tendinitis are
overuse such as through sports with strenuous shoulder movement (volleyball, baseball, golf, etc.)
insufficient flexibility of the trunk and hip joints
insufficient muscle strength around the shoulder and scapula
improper movement, improper form
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Common symptoms of biceps tendinitis
You may experience the following when you swing your arm, such as when playing baseball, handball, softball, tennis, or volleyball:
shoulder pain
restriction in your shoulder joint’s range of motion
difficulty throwing with full strength
Our treatments for shoulder rotator cuff injuries
At J-CLINIC, we offer a wide range of treatment options for your shoulder rotator cuff injury
Manual treatment
Manual treatment will relax the tension in your superficial shoulder muscles and deep trigger points to improve your body balance.
Motion and manipulation
Motion and manipulation will improve the range of motion of your shoulder joints. In addition, it improves elasticity while relieving soft tissue adhesions and stiffness.
Ultrasound and high voltage therapy
Ultrasound and high voltage therapy promotes cellular repair. It speeds up healing and relieves pain.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture improves blood flow to the stiff muscle tissue that is causing you pain and limiting your range of motion. The improved blood flow will flush out the pain-producing substances collecting in the stiff areas. It also relieves tension in joints and muscle ligaments, giving you better a range of motion and relief from pain.
Taping therapy
Taping supports the deltoid muscle and helps alleviate pain.
Poultice
We can also prescribe poultices to help relieve your pain.
Rehabilitation for biceps tendinitis at J-CLINIC
When you have biceps tendinitis, you will need rehabilitation to help you swing your arm freely again. At J-CLINIC, you can access manual and electro therapy to help relieve pain in your shoulder joint and increase your range of motion. You will also learn self-care tips to increase your muscle flexibility and exercises to build strength in your shoulder’s inner muscles.
Strengthening the inner shoulder muscles (rotator cuff) using a TheraBand.
Teaching self-care exercises using massage balls to keep the muscles around the shoulder flexible. When the muscles around your shoulder are stiff, it can put undue stress on the injured area. This can slow recovery and cause pain in other parts of the body, as you try to shield the injured shoulder.
If you suffer from a biceps tendinitis in Bangkok, we invite you to contact us by phone, contact form, or Facebook.
Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
What physical pains can be treated with physical therapy at J-CLINIC?
Hi, this is Kik from J-CLINIC Thonglor branch in Bangkok.
We’ve released a new 1-minute video! Watch to learn if your pain type could be treated with J-CLINIC’s physical therapy.
What physical pains can be treated with physical therapy at J-CLINIC?
1. Chronic pain
E.g., lower back pain, stiff shoulders, sciatica, headaches, knee pain
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
Combining ultrasound and electrical stimulation for pain relief in Bangkok | J-CLINIC Physical therapy treatment
Hi, this is Kik from J-CLINIC Thonglor branch in Bangkok.
Today, I’m going to introduce you to our ultrasound and high-voltage therapy.
ultrasound and high-voltage therapy
As an effective way to relieve pain, it’s popular among people suffering pain from injuries and chronic back pain.
What is “ultrasound/high-voltage therapy”?
Ultrasound/high-voltage therapy is a combination therapy that uses (1) high-voltage electricity to loosen up superficial muscle tension and (2) ultrasound to relax the deeper muscles that can’t be reached by hand.
Many of the world’s top athletes use this type of electrotherapy after their daily practice, as part of their conditioning program.
What results can you expect?
Ultrasound/high-voltage therapy accelerates cell repair. It speeds up the healing of injuries and helps to relieve pain.
Benefits of ultrasound/high voltage therapy
What symptoms can be treated?
Ultrasound/high-voltage therapy is effective for treating sprained backs, chronic shoulder stiffness, frozen shoulders, sciatica, tendonitis, sprains, and pulled muscle(torn muscle), as well as for rehabilitation after surgery.
It’s also suitable for treating Osgood disease, shin splints, and various sports injuries common among both children and adults.
What are the key features of ultrasound/high-voltage therapy?
The combination therapy can treat deep muscles that can’t be reached by hand.
It’s also more efficient because it can apply two kinds of stimuli to the problem spots.
How is it combined with manual therapy?
Using high-performance treatment alone is good, but combining it with manual therapy can make the treatment even more effective.
Professional development: To make sure you get the best treatment, we pay attention to continually improving our therapists’ technique.
Motion & manipulation therapy combines manual techniques with electrotherapy and uses movement to loosen up joints with a reduced range of motion. Trigger points can be treated more quickly with this method.
Case studies
Many of the common symptoms we’ve mentioned in past posts can be treated using the ultrasound/high-voltage treatment device.
See how we treat back pain with a combination of electrotherapy and manual therapy.
We hope this gives you a better idea of how ultrasound/high-voltage therapy works.
If you are living with pain that you can’t get rid of because you don’t know the cause, or that you thought was an inevitable part of aging, or that can’t be relieved by surgery, do contact us for a consultation.
Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
Your stiff shoulders and headaches are caused by uneven shoulder blades?
Hello, my name is Sato and I run J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Bangkok.
Today, I’d like to introduce a case of a woman in her 30s suffering from stiff shoulders and headaches due to uneven shoulder blades (scapula).
A patient case
Ms. Y (37 years old, one year in Thailand) has been suffering shoulder pain and headaches since her 20s. When she used to work in an office, she often sat at her desk all day and experienced fatigue, shallow breathing, and difficulties falling asleep or sleeping well.
Although Ms. Y no longer works long hours at the desk since moving to Bangkok with her husband, the frequent shoulder pain and headaches have returned, forcing her to rely on painkillers.
J-CLINIC’s diagnosis
The misalignment tensed multiple muscles attached to the shoulder blades, causing stiff shoulders and headaches. In addition, the uneven shoulders affected her posture and distorted her pelvis.
The main cause of Ms. Y’s symptoms was her uneven shoulders, where the right shoulder blade was not aligned with the left.
Because her poor posture restricted the movement of her rib cage, Ms. Y could only take shallow breaths, limiting her oxygen intake. The resulting oxygen deficiency most likely triggered symptoms related to the autonomic nervous system, such as insomnia.
Given the causes, J-CLINIC’s treatment for Ms. Y comprised:
1. Moiré topography to check posture distortions
2. Massage to relax muscle tension
3. High-voltage electric therapy for pain relief
4. Motion & manipulation therapy to improve the motion of her shoulder blades
5. Advice on stretching and other exercises
Moiré topography
High-voltage electric therapy
With treatment, Ms. Y’s stiff shoulders and headaches have eased. She hardly needs painkillers, and she sleeps well at night. Ms. Y continues with maintenance treatment a few times a month while doing stretches regularly at home.
Advice on stretching
Regularly moving the shoulder blades with the right stretches can:
Prevent stiff shoulders and frozen shoulders
Improve performance in sports such as golf
Improve posture
Create a beautiful back
If you stay in the same position for a long time, the muscles attached to the shoulder blades will tense, causing pain in the neck, shoulders, and back. When doing desk work or studying, we recommend that you take frequent breaks and do stretches for your shoulder blades.
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
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Treating VDT syndrome with physical therapy and acupuncture
Hello, my name is Sato and I run J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Bangkok.
Do you ever work on a computer all day at the office, only to watch YouTube late at night at home with blurred eyes, stiff neck and shoulders, and headaches?
What is VDT syndrome?
The group of physical and mental health problems caused by prolonged use of visual display terminals—i.e., smartphones, tablets, computers, and TVs—is called “visual display terminal (VDT) syndrome.”
In the past, people suffered from shoulder and neck pain caused by so-called office syndrome. But changes in modern lifestyle means that now more people are experiencing body and eye problems from visual display terminal syndrome.
Symptoms of VDT syndrome
Common symptoms of VDT syndrome include the following:
Eyestrain
Hyperemia (red eye) and pain, eyestrain, eyelid cramps, decreased vision, dry eyes, etc.
Body pain
Stiff neck and shoulders, fatigue. When these symptoms become chronic, they can lead to more serious conditions such as numbness in the fingers and the whole body.
Emotional effects
Tiredness, irritation, depressive symptoms, insomnia, lethargy, etc.
In particular, if you use your smartphone for a long time with improper postures—such as lying on your belly—the muscles around the neck become strained. This can trigger neck/shoulder pain, which can then cause a headache.
Here’s how J-CLINIC can treat VDT syndrome.
Physical therapyMassage and high-voltage electric therapy will remove neck stiffness and pain.
If you feel pain at the back or side of your head or at the back of your eyes, it may be because the shoulder blade or back is stiff. If that is the case, we’ll also show you exercises and stretches to prevent your body from becoming stiff.
Facial acupuncture
If your eyes are tired, we recommend our facial acupuncture course.
An extra-thin acupuncture needle is placed into the muscles around the eyes to relax tension and promote recovery from fatigue. Waste materials are then flushed out with Gua sha massage.
Watch our facial acupuncture course
It’s said that VDT syndrome is caused when you use visual display terminals while staying in the same posture and condition. We therefore recommend that for every hour of work at a visual display terminal, you take a break or stretch for 10 minutes.
Even when you know that using a smartphone, tablet or computer for a long time is not good, in reality, it can be hard to avoid it. So let’s minimize the harm while keeping our bodies and eyes in good repair.
If you suffer from VDT syndrome in Bangkok, get in touch with us by phone, email or Facebook.
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
Treating weight-training injuries in Bangkok
Hello, my name is Sato and I run J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Bangkok.
A fit body with muscles strengthened through weight training looks great.
A fit body with muscles strengthened through weight training looks great.
A fit body with muscles strengthened through weight training looks great.
But any imbalances that may arise between the outer and inner muscles can hurt the hips, shoulders, hip joints, and knees.
Today, I’d like to talk about J-CLINIC’s treatment for weight-training injuries, using an example of a client with pain in the left shoulder caused by bench presses.
Before we get to the case, let’s review what we mean by the outer and inner muscles.
Outer muscles
Outer muscles can be felt from the outside. They can be moved consciously.
You can strengthen outer muscles with weight training.
Because these muscles are on the outside, you can see the effects of workouts on your physique, which helps raise the motivation to train.
Inner muscles
Inner muscles lie deep inside the body.
They maintain posture and support the joints.
If you build only the outer muscles, they can overpower the inner muscles that are supporting your joints. The resulting strain can induce body pain.
Now let’s look at an actual case.
A patient case
For a week, though, he hasn’t been able to lift the barbell in bench presses; his arms felt weak, and it was painful. Outside the gym, too, he experienced strong pain whenever he raised his arms.
Mr. K (31 years old, male) has been muscle training at the gym three times a week for eight months.
J-CLINIC’s diagnosis
J-CLINIC diagnosed Mr. K’s condition as inflammation of the outer muscle (deltoid muscle and biceps brachii tendon).
J-CLINIC diagnosed Mr. K’s condition as inflammation of the outer muscle (deltoid muscle and biceps brachii tendon).
We identified the following at the root of Mr. K’s pain:
1. Weak inner muscles of the left shoulder joint
The inner muscles supporting the shoulder joint (shoulder rotator cuff muscles) were weak, straining the shoulder joint and inducing inflammation.
2. Limited range of motion of the scapula
Encouraged by the concrete results of his workouts, Mr. K was working hard on his biceps, latissimus, and pectoral muscles.
However, the increasingly larger outer muscle led Mr. K to stoop, restricting the adduction (inward movement) of the scapula, and preventing him from lifting his arm normally.
Scapula movement
The outer muscle exerts a lifting force, while the inner muscle absorbs the shock to the shoulder joint and holds together the arm and scapula. Both outer and inner muscles need to be strengthened in a balanced manner.
Given the causes, J-CLINIC’s treatment for Mr. K comprised:
Massage to relax muscle tension
High-voltage electric therapy for pain relief
Motion & manipulation therapy to improve the motion of his left shoulder
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
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Treating frozen shoulder in Bangkok | J-CLINIC Physical therapy treatment
Hello, my name is Sato and I run J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Bangkok.
“I can’t lift my arms.” “My shoulder hurts, whether or not I move it.”
These are symptoms of frozen shoulder, an ailment that becomes more common as one reaches middle-age and above.
Today, I’ll talk about how J-CLINIC treats frozen shoulder, using an example of a client who couldn’t play golf anymore because of frozen shoulder.
If you have frozen shoulder, you might find that:
You can’t lift your arms as you’d like.
Your shoulder hurts.
You can’t reach your back with your arm.
When you turn over in your sleep, the pain wakes you up.
When you raise your arms, such as when washing your hair, it hurts.
Are any of these familiar to you?
Let’s now look at an actual case.
A patient case
Mr. H (51 years old, five years in Thailand) came to our clinic complaining of shoulder pain that made it difficult for him to raise his arms, even to change his shirt, and he couldn’t swing his golf club like he wanted.
He endured the pain for about three weeks but came to J-CLINIC because he worried that the pain might affect his work and golf-playing.
We determined that Mr. H’s pain was caused by:
Age-induced degeneration of the shoulder-joint area
Reduced ligament flexibility
Inflammation of the shoulder-joint
shoulder-joint
In addition, fatigue had accumulated on Mr. H’s shoulders from golfing every weekend.
Because Mr. H wasn’t in the habit of exercising other than playing golf, his abdominal muscles were weak and his body was stiff. Mr. H also commuted two hours every day by car. The long hours of sitting pressured Mr. H’s lower body and disrupted his body balance.
Given the causes, J-CLINIC’s treatment for Mr. H comprised:
Massage to relax muscle tension
High-voltage electric therapy for pain relief
Motion & manipulation therapy to improve his range of motion
Rehabilitation
Advice on stretching and other exercises
▼ Watch our root cause treatments
For the first three weeks while the pain was strong, Mr. H came to J-CLINIC twice a week for treatment. Once the pain subsided, he also started stretches and strength-building in parallel with treatment to prevent the pain from recurring.
Thanks to the treatment, Mr. H recovered to the point that he could resume golf.
If you delay treating your frozen shoulder for too long, however, symptoms may worsen and affect not only your work and hobbies but also daily life activities such as getting dressed and washing your hair.
We thus recommend you get an early evaluation if you suffer from frozen shoulder.
And when once you start treatment, don’t stop just because the pain is gone. Be patient and continue with treatment until your frozen shoulder is completely cured.
If you suffer from frozen shoulder in Bangkok, we invite you to get in touch with us by phone, contact form, Facebook.
Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
Cupping therapy for improving blood circulation in Bangkok | J-CLINIC
The vacuum state of cupping pulls up blood stasis to the surface of the body and improves blood circulation.
It can also be effective for removing waste and for alleviating stiff shoulders or back pain due to poor circulation.
After cupping treatment, you’ll get red spots. They may look like bruises but are painless . The redness will disappear in about 1-2 weeks, although it may last longer (about 2 weeks) in areas where your blood circulation is poor. You might want to keep this in mind when scheduling your treatment—especially if you plan to wear clothes that show your shoulders and back.
Target symptoms
Stiff shoulders or back pain caused by poor circulation
headache
Malaise
Autonomic imbalance, etc.
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Treatment fee
Only upper body（Neck ,Shoulder and Back):800B/30min
Only lower body（Lower back, hamstrings & calves):800B/30min
Both(Whole body): 1600B/45minP
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Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
Treating VDT syndrome with physical therapy and acupuncture | J-CLINIC
Hello, my name is Sato and I run J-CLINIC, a physiotherapy and acupuncture clinic in Bangkok.
Do you ever work on a computer all day at the office, only to watch YouTube late at night at home with blurred eyes, stiff neck and shoulders, and headaches?
What is VDT syndrome?
The group of physical and mental health problems caused by prolonged use of visual display terminals—i.e., smartphones, tablets, computers, and TVs—is called “visual display terminal (VDT) syndrome.”
In the past, people suffered from shoulder and neck pain caused by so-called office syndrome. But changes in modern lifestyle means that now more people are experiencing body and eye problems from visual display terminal syndrome.
Symptoms of VDT syndrome
Common symptoms of VDT syndrome include the following:
Eyestrain
Hyperemia (red eye) and pain, eyestrain, eyelid cramps, decreased vision, dry eyes, etc.
Body pain
Stiff neck and shoulders, fatigue. When these symptoms become chronic, they can lead to more serious conditions such as numbness in the fingers and the whole body.
Emotional effects
Tiredness, irritation, depressive symptoms, insomnia, lethargy, etc.
In particular, if you use your smartphone for a long time with improper postures—such as lying on your belly—the muscles around the neck become strained.
This can trigger neck/shoulder pain, which can then cause a headache.
Here’s how J-CLINIC can treat VDT syndrome.
Physical therapyMassage and high-voltage electric therapy will remove neck stiffness and pain.
If you feel pain at the back or side of your head or at the back of your eyes, it may be because the shoulder blade or back is stiff. If that is the case, we’ll also show you exercises and stretches to prevent your body from becoming stiff.
Facial acupuncture
If your eyes are tired, we recommend our facial acupuncture course.
An extra-thin acupuncture needle is placed into the muscles around the eyes to relax tension and promote recovery from fatigue. Waste materials are then flushed out with Gua sha massage.
Watch our facial acupuncture course
It’s said that VDT syndrome is caused when you use visual display terminals while staying in the same posture and condition.
We therefore recommend that for every hour of work at a visual display terminal, you take a break or stretch for 10 minutes.
Even when you know that using a smartphone, tablet or computer for a long time is not good, in reality, it can be hard to avoid it. So let’s minimize the harm while keeping our bodies and eyes in good repair.
If you suffer from VDT syndrome in Bangkok, get in touch with us by phone, email or Facebook.
Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
From BTS Phrom Phong Station, take Exit 5 and walk along Sukhumvit towards Asoke for about 5 minutes. RSU Tower will be on your right. Take the escalator up to Floor 4 and you will see us right in front of you. If you are coming by car, parking is available at RSU Tower and is free up to 2 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
Our Thonglor clinic is on the basement level of Home Place Building, at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 55 and Thonglor Soi 13. If you are coming by BTS, please take a taxi from BTS Thonglor Station, Exit 3. If you are coming by car, parking is available at Home Place Building and is free up to 4 hours when you are treated at J-CLINIC.
Ekkamai Branch (Sukhumvit 42, Bangkok Mediplex Floor 3)
Bangkok Mediplex is a general medical mall on Sukhumvit Soi 42, across from Gateway Ekkamai and directly connected to BTS Ekkamai Station. J-CLINIC Ekkamai branch will be on the 3rd floor of Mediplex. If you come from BTS Ekkamai Station, go through exit 2. It connects directly to Bangkok Mediplex. Take the escalator up to the 3rd floor and you will see our clinic on your right.
