Acupuncture and Neck Pain

Neck pain is the pain that you feel in your neck. Neck is consist of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the upper abdomen. The function of the neck is supporting our head. Neck pain is usually not a serious condition and can be relieved within few days. [note]Neck Pain: Causes, Home Remedies, and Treatments - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/neck-pain[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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The symptom of neck pain is the pain or stiffness in your neck. Although not a serious condition, however if the pain persist for more than one week, or if the pain so debilitating and followed by other symptom, then medical attention must be seek immediately. [note]Neck Pain Symptoms - Spine-Health, http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/neck-pain/neck-pain-symptoms[/note]  

CAUSES

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Neck pain or stiffness is caused by inflammation, abnormality, and injury. Neck pain can also be caused by poor posture or overuse. The injury to the neck usually come from accident like if you fall or when you do sport activities. [note]Chronic Neck Pain: What Condition is Causing My Neck Pain?, http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/neck-pain/neck-pain-causes[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : LI10 ST11 ST12 Acupuncture Treatment For Neck Pain Neck pain is common disorder when it comes to the musculoskeletal system. Although only suggested for short term neck pain, however acupuncture seems to be an effective way to treat the neck pain. Acupuncture also regarded as superior way of neck pain treatment if compared with another type of treatment, sham treatment for example. Acupuncture can be more effective if it is combined with another treatment, like massage. The way acupuncture work in reducing pain is through the stimulation of nerve that is located in muscles or any other tissues. This stimulation in turn will make the body releasing endorphins hormones. Acupuncture also reducing inflammation and reduce stiffness of he muscle and joint. [note]Neck pain - British Acupuncture Council, http://www.acupuncture.org.uk/a-to-z-of-conditions/a-to-z-of-conditions/4076-neck-pain.html[/note]  

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