Neck Pain

Neck pain can be caused by different things like sitting for long periods with poor posture, not getting enough exercise during the week, being inactive, or overworking. This can cause tension and spasms in the neck muscles, which can lead to spinal displacement, muscle inflammation, or nerve compression. These can cause pain in the neck and shoulders, numbness in the arms or fingers, and limited movement.

Acute neck pain lasts for three to six months and is limited to the soft tissue of the injured area. Chronic neck pain involves the soft tissue of the shoulder and neck, including muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, etc., and can cause increased sensitivity to pain, abnormal sensations of cold and heat, and decreased skin sensitivity.

Acute neck pain can be caused by muscle strain, sports trauma, sprain, acute torticollis, and whiplash injuries. Chronic neck pain can be caused by cervical spondylosis, thoracic syndrome, fibromyalgia, etc.

Acute torticollis, also known as a stiff neck, is a condition where the neck is tilted forward and rotated to one side. It can be caused by acute cervical tendon strain or acute cervical periarthritis. The symptoms generally go away within 3 to 4 days.

Whiplash injury is common in people who are injured in traffic accidents. It can cause soft tissue damage and cervical spine instability, which can lead to chronic neck pain.

Cervical spondylosis is a common cause of neck discomfort, which can include myeloid, radicular, cervical, sympathetic, and mixed types. Symptoms can range from nerve paralysis and muscle weakness to shoulder and neck pain.

To prevent cervical spondylosis, it's important to keep your neck warm, improve your sitting posture, do neck exercises every hour, avoid lifting heavy objects, and avoid reading or working with your head down for a long time.

Cervicogenic headaches can be caused by lesions of the upper cervical spine and can cause pain in the back of the head, temporal region, eyebrows, and even tension headaches.

Fibromyalgia is a non-joint rheumatoid disease that causes chronic pain and fatigue. The symptoms include pain in different parts of the body and varying degrees of memory cognitive impairment.

Acupuncture, as a representative of traditional Chinese medicine, has a unique effect in the treatment of neck pain caused by cervical spondylosis. Neck pain caused by cervical spondylosis belongs to the category of Bi syndrome in Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pain is caused by blockage of meridians, and unblocking the meridians can relieve pain. Therefore, acupuncture is used to treat neck pain caused by cervical spondylosis by promoting blood circulation and unblocking the meridians.

In acupuncture treatment for cervical spondylosis, there are different treatment methods used by different doctors. Acupuncture is a popular treatment option due to its direct application to the affected area, providing targeted treatment. Acupuncture treatment for severe cervical spondylosis has shown to have a significant effect. Acupuncture can be used to treat various types of cervical spondylosis, such as local muscle stiffness, numbness in the hands, and dizziness. Acupuncture treatment can significantly alleviate these symptoms.

The selection of acupuncture points varies depending on individual differences. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the differentiation of symptoms and signs to select appropriate acupuncture points, including main and supplementary acupuncture points. Main acupuncture points commonly used for cervical spondylosis include Jianzhongshu, Fengchi, Jianyu, and Tianzong. For patients with cervical spondylosis and dizziness, additional acupuncture points such as the head point can be used to improve their condition. Please note that the specific choice of acupuncture points and herbal medicine should be based on individual diagnosis and guidance from a qualified doctor.