Neck & Shoulder Chronic (CR)

• Chronic neck and shoulder pain, including numbness and discomfort
• Limited movement of the neck and shoulders due to pain and stiffness
• Long-term neck and shoulder injuries with a slow recovery or continuing deterioration
• Injuries of the neck and shoulder muscles commonly caused by over-exertion
• Repetitive stress syndrome of the neck and shoulders (i.e., prolonged upright sitting position, or working in front of a computer)
• Arthritis of the neck
  

• Chondroprotective function to protect joint destruction and cartilage erosion
• Osteogenic function to promote generation of new bones
• Anti-inflammatory effect to reduce inflammation and swelling
• Analgesic action to alleviate muscle pain
• Muscle-relaxant effect to relieve muscle cramps and spasms

• Chronic neck and shoulder pain may be accompanied by spinal or anatomical injuries. The patient should be checked for structural and anatomical abnormalities, especially if the overall condition does not improve after two to three weeks of herbal treatment.

• Eat plenty of whole grains, dark green vegetables, and nuts. These foods are rich in vitamin B complex and magnesium, which are essential for nerve health and relaxation of tense muscles.
• Adequate intake of minerals, such as calcium and potassium, are essential for pain management. Deficiency of these minerals will lead to spasms, cramps, and tense muscles.
• Patients with frozen shoulder should be encouraged to exercise the shoulders as much as possible. Increase the range of motion for the shoulder will help to prevent adhesions of the tendons and ligaments.
  
• Patients should also be advised to check their pillow height to make sure it is not too high or too low. Mattresses should also be assessed for firmness.
• Hot baths with Epsom salts help to relax tense muscles and withdraw toxins from the tissues. Rest and relax in the bath for about 30 minutes.

Take 3 to 4 capsules three times daily. Depending on the nature and severity of the illness, the dosage may be increased up to 8 capsules three times daily for three or four
days to relieve pain. For maximum effectiveness, take the herbs on an empty stomach with warm water. This formula should not be taken during the acute phases of injuries, where there is still bleeding, inflammation, and bruising.

• Radix Paeoniae Alba
• Radix Cyathulae
• Rhizoma Chuanxiong
• Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis
• Cortex Lycii
• Radix Rehmanniae
• Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae
• Radix Puerariae Lobatae
• Flos Carthami
• Myrrha
• Fructus Chaenomelis
• Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii
• Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae)
  Ru Xiang (Gummi Olibanum
• Herba Taxilli
• Semen Persicae
• Cortex Acanthopanacis
• Radix Dipsaci
• Rhizoma Corydalis