Monday 11 February 2019

Can Acupuncture Relieve Chronic Neck Pain?

Most people live every day with chronic neck pain. Perhaps it stems from poor posture, or sitting at a computer all day at work. Some may have more severe pain that could have been caused by a sports injury, or even a car accident. For those that suffer from chronic neck pain, most traditional medicine suggests using pain-relieving medication to combat the discomfort. However, this will only temporarily mask the issue. Also, this could lead to dependencies and addictions to medication, since prolonged use can cause medicines to become less effective.

Chiropractors and Massage Therapists can also help to alleviate neck pain. However, depending on the severity of the pain, the relief may only last a couple of days and it is expensive to go for a massage every day. Acupuncture could be the answer for chronic neck pain. Acupuncture is an alternative health practice stemming from ancient Chinese medicine. Acupuncture works by inserting very tiny needles (even smaller than a small sewing needle) into specific stimulation points on the body. Depending on the type of pain and where the pain is located, inserting needles is enough to relieve the neck pain. Other times, heat or electrical currents are also used to stimulate the pressure points. Often, a few treatments are needed in the beginning, especially if the pain is severe, but the benefits can last a long time.

Studies were conducted where acupuncture was used to treat chronic neck pain. The majority of patients noticed immediate relief after the first treatment and the results lasted for a longer period than those who just received massage treatments. For some, the pain can disappear for months, so only a treatment once every few months can be enough to keep the pain away. Acupuncture can be a very effective solution when treating most neck problems.


Article by Dougles Chan, a Business coach and advisor. For private 1 to 1 coaching and advisory in business, click his website.

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