Tuina massage therapy - Neck pain
Neck pain
Neck pain is common. Poor posture, whether hunched over a computer or hunched over a desk, can cause neck muscle tension. Osteoarthritis is also a common cause of neck pain.
Rarely, neck pain can be a symptom of a more serious problem. See a doctor if your neck pain is accompanied by numbness or weakness in your arms or hands, or if you have throbbing pain in your shoulders or arms.
Symptoms:
- Pain that is often worse when the head is held in one position for a long time, such as when driving or working at a computer
- Muscle tightness and spasms
- Reduced head mobility
- Headaches
When to see a doctor:
1. See a doctor right away if your neck pain is severe due to an injury such as a car accident, diving accident, or fall.
2. Contact a doctor if your neck pain:
- Is severe.
- Does not improve after several days.
- Spreads down the arms or legs.
- Is accompanied by headaches, numbness, weakness, or tingling.
Causes:
- The neck supports the weight of the head and is susceptible to injury and disease, which can cause pain and limit movement. Causes of neck pain include:
- Muscle strain. Muscle strains are common from overuse, such as looking down at a computer or smartphone for long periods of time. Even something as simple as reading in bed can strain a neck muscle.
- Wear and tear on the joints. Like other joints in the body, the joints in the neck wear out as you age. In response to this wear and tear, the body often forms bone spurs, which can limit joint movement and cause pain.
- Nerve compression. Herniated disks or bone spurs in the vertebrae of the neck can compress nerves that branch off the spinal cord.
- Injury. Whiplash is often caused by a car rear-end collision. The head is violently moved back and forth, straining the soft tissues of the neck.
- Disease. Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, meningitis, or cancer can cause neck pain.
Alternative medicine
Many alternative treatments may provide relief from back pain. Always discuss the benefits and risks of a new alternative treatment with your healthcare provider before starting one.
- Acupuncture.
Acupuncture practitioners insert sterile, thin needles into the skin at specific points on a patient's body. Multiple acupuncture sessions may be required to achieve optimal results. Acupuncture is generally considered safe when performed by a licensed practitioner using sterile needles.
-Spinal manipulation.
Spinal adjustments are performed primarily on the spine, applying controlled, sudden force to the joints. Spinal manipulation of the neck can provide short-term pain relief and, for many people, carries minimal risk.
-Massage Tuina.
During a massage, a trained practitioner kneads the muscles in your neck. Massage may help relieve chronic neck pain caused by tight muscles.
-Spinal manipulation.
-Massage Tuina.
- Bloodletting
-Acupuncture
