How We Fix Neck and Shoulder Pain
What is Neck and Shoulder Pain?
Neck and shoulder pain are common conditions that can significantly affect your quality of life, limiting movement and causing discomfort during daily activities. The neck and shoulders are made up of complex structures, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. The neck and shoulders are made up of complex structures, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints, all of which can become strained or injured.
Common causes of neck and shoulder pain include muscle strain from poor posture, especially from prolonged computer or phone use. Repetitive movements or overexertion can also lead to muscular tension and inflammation. Arthritis in the neck joints and frozen shoulder, a condition causing stiffness and pain, are other potential causes. Stress and anxiety can further contribute to muscle tightness in the neck and shoulders, worsening discomfort.
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What are the Symptoms?
Neck and shoulder pain symptoms can vary but they often include stiffness, muscle tension, and aching. Individuals may also experience sharp pain, especially with sudden movement, or a persistent dull ache. Reduced range of motion is common, making it difficult to turn the head or lift the arms. Tingling, numbness, or a burning sensation may also occur if nerves are involved, sometimes radiating down the arms.
These symptoms can significantly impact daily life, limiting basic activities like driving, working, and even sleeping comfortably. Persistent discomfort can affect concentration at work or school and interfere with sleep quality, leading to fatigue. Physical activities, such as exercising or playing sports, may become difficult or impossible, impacting physical fitness and mental well-being. Additionally, chronic neck and shoulder pain can contribute to stress and anxiety, further exacerbating discomfort.
Over time, these limitations can lead to a cycle of reduced activity, increased stiffness, and declining quality of life.
What Is Our Approach To Treating Neck and Shoulder Pain?
People often find it difficult to relieve the tension that neck and shoulder pain brings. While stretches can help some muscles, they don’t always target others. Many try painkillers or anti-inflammatory medications, but these only mask the problem. The real issue lies in the alignment of the skeleton and muscles. Years of poor posture can’t be fixed with a single pill – it requires more comprehensive treatment.
At Sanshin Health, we often use acupuncture to reduce inflammation and release tightness. This helps restore mobility and allows us to move deeper into physical corrections with therapy. Once the tension is addressed, we can identify the exact problem. Initially, everything may feel painful, but reducing inflammation allows us to pinpoint and address the root cause which will ultimately lead to lasting pain relief.
We also focus on rebalancing the entire body. Issues in the neck and shoulders can cascade down the spine, affecting the hips and surrounding areas, so addressing the whole body is crucial for long-term relief.