Understanding Neck Pain
Today’s world runs behind screens. Often without even realizing we are hurting ourselves with something as simple as our posture while in front of a computer screen.
Spending hours at a desk each day, combined with poor postural habits, can be the root cause of the pain. However, sports injuries, whiplash, stress, the wrong mattress or pillow can also trigger the pain.
One recent study (published in the British Medical Journal) conducted at the Kyunghee University in Seoul, Korea, found that acupuncture three times per week was as effective as 80 mg of NSAIDs taken daily for chronic neck pain.
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How Can Acupunture Help Alleviate Neck And Shoulder Pain?
Acupuncture offers a holistic approach to managing neck pain by addressing both the symptoms and underlying imbalances in the body. Through strategic placement of needles, acupuncture can:
Relieve Muscle Tension: Stimulate muscles to relax, easing tension that contributes to pain.
Improve Blood Flow: Enhance circulation to the affected area, promoting healing and reducing inflammation.
Release Endorphins: Trigger the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body.
Balance Method Acupuncture
At Healing with Zen, we practice Balance Method Acupuncture. It is a fast, effective form of acupuncture that produces instant results using distal needles. This means needles are not put in the site of pain, but usually on the opposite hand, foot or limb. Patients usually notice an improvement in their pain levels and range of motion while in our office.
Heat Therapy: What You Need to Know
Have you been experiencing muscle tension in your upper back? Heat therapy might be helpful for you! Applying heat to an inflamed area will dilate the blood vessels, promote blood flow, and help sore and tightened muscles relax.
Heat is also psychologically reassuring, which can enhance analgesic properties. Our Aromatherapy Neck & Shoulder Heat Wrap is filled with 100% natural herbs & flax seed, easy to heat in microwave & cools in freezer!
Cupping
Cupping therapy, known as “Ba Guan” in Chinese, holds a revered place in our holistic approach to healing. By creating gentle suction on the skin’s surface, cupping stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms, promoting the harmonious flow of qi (vital energy) and blood to restore balance and vitality. This can help increase blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and promote pain relief. Studies suggest cupping therapy may be beneficial for managing chronic neck pain and other musculoskeletal conditions.
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