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.
J-CLINIC’s diagnosis
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
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.
Regularly moving the shoulder blades with the right stretches can:
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Prevent stiff shoulders and frozen shoulders
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Improve performance in sports such as golf
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Improve posture
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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.
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Our branches in Sukhumvit road
Phrom Phong Branch (Sukhumvit 31, RSU Tower Floor4)
Thonglor Branch (Soi Thonglor 13, Home Place building Basement Level)
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)
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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