Anatomically-Guided Electroacupuncture Combined With Cupping for Shoulder Pain

This study compares two acupuncture-based treatments for shoulder pain. Adults with shoulder pain will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive electroacupuncture at points chosen based on the anatomy of the painful muscle, combined with moving cupping therapy. The other group will receive electroacupuncture using a standard set of traditional acupuncture points. Both groups will receive daily treatment for 5 days. The main question is whether the combined treatment reduces pain and improves shoulder function more than standard electroacupuncture, measured using a shoulder pain and disability questionnaire completed before treatment and after each session.