@seawall

Sorry, no idea myself - I do know that a few of the pioneering GPs to use it were in the South Island, as well as those who woud go on to using infrared and accupressure also.

And at least one of these was one of the biggest sceptics to ever meet would use it, because it produced results.

@seawall @aligorith I feel your pain. Literally. I was diagnosed with frozen shoulder in September. It's WAY better now, but still something I am aware of every day.

I didn't try acupuncture for it, but I have used dry needling* for back problems. I get it from my physiotherapist, so that's an angle to look at.

My first use of dry needles was when traditional physio wasn't getting me "the last 10%" back to normal. It worked. Since then, I've had it included in other treatment scenarios involving my back.

The only direct treatment I had for Frozen Shoulder was a steroid injection, which is supposed to speed up recovery. No idea if it works as there is no control. After a while, I started some basic physio actions to help it remain mobile as it heals.

* Physio says dry needling and acupuncture are different things. GP says "same thing". GP also a proponent of it.

@seawall my partner is about 6 months through her #frozenshoulder journey. It has been really tough. Sleeping is difficult and painful, and ends up hurting the good shoulder because it bears the burden.

Her brother is an exceptionally good physio, and he also said it was mostly a time thing, but that physio was important to speed recovery and regain a full range of motion.