I'm a very active person and also love playing pickleball. So when I woke up one morning and…read morecouldn't lift my arm, I was so stressed and frustrated. I went to urgent care, and the doctor told me I had calcific tendinitis (calcium deposit in shoulder). I was referred to physical therapy, where they gave me exercises to do. But honestly, I couldn't even lift my arm, how was I supposed to do those exercises? I asked my physical therapist how long the recovery would take, and he said it could be a year or longer to get back to 100%.
I was really worried. I couldn't cook, or get dressed normally, or do simple daily tasks. And my favorite hobby, pickleball, was completely out of the question. A friend told me to try acupuncture and recommended Dr. Quan because he had helped her with her shoulder pain. I told her I'm afraid of needles and didn't want to go, but she kept telling me, "Just try one session. It doesn't hurt."
I finally gave in because I was so desperate, and I'm so glad I did. After my very first treatment, I noticed a big difference. For the first time after weeks, I could reach my hand out for a handshake. My range of motion improved, and it gave me hope. After my fourth treatment, I could raise my arm high enough to do a salute.
Around six weeks into treatment, I had a follow up appointment with my physical therapist. He was shocked by how much I had improved in such a short time. He asked what I had been doing, and when I told him I had started acupuncture, he was very impressed with my progress.
About two months later, I was back on the pickleball court. At first I played with my left hand, and before long I was playing normally again.
Thank you, Dr. Quan, for helping me get my life back. I honestly didn't think I would recover this quickly. If you're dealing with shoulder pain or limited movement, I highly recommend giving T-Quan Acupuncture a try. He's very knowledgeable, patient, and caring. He'll definitely make you feel better.