Neck & Shoulders Pain

Neck & Shoulders Pain

Are You Constantly Dealing With Headaches, Difficulty Focusing on Your Work, and Even Dizziness Due to Neck and Shoulder Tension and Pain? Is it Getting More and More Troublesome Finding a Comfortable Position to Sleep?

Hello, this is Dr. Andrew Lee, your acupuncturist and physical therapist of Frisco.

I am seeing more and more people complaining about tension or pain in the neck and shoulder area. And, I think I found a reason for this predicament. We are “Always on the GO!” Everything is moving forward and fast in our lives and our BODY is struggling to catch up. We don’t have time to rest or slow down and our stress piles up in our shoulders and neck. Our head and neck are always forward looking at our computers or our Smartphone. And for a lot of us, we are stuck in the office from 9-5 in a same, “bad” posture without even realizing it.

For your reference, I have summarized below some of the important information on neck/shoulder pain. I will be more than happy to talk to you over the phone or see you in person for our free discovery visit to help answer any of questions you might have in regards to your neck/shoulder pain, acupuncture, physical therapy, and acutherapy. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

What Is Neck/Shoulder Pain?

Neck and shoulder pain can be debilitating and frustrating and cause decline of your physical and mental performance. Neck/Shoulder pain is very common, and studies show that two-thirds of American adults have experienced at least one episode of neck pain in their lives. It can develop as a result of a strain during exercise or other vigorous activity, at work, or even while sleeping. Neck and shoulder pain just does not stop there. It can spread to the upper back, arms and hands, into the head and behind the eyes.

Please continue to read to find out who New Life Wellness Center can help with Acupuncture, Physical Therapy, and Acutherapy.

• All of you! Are you stressed? Most of us carry our stress in our shoulders and neck area. Don’t let it become chronic as it is harder to treat. We can release your muscle tension and tightness through acupuncture or physical therapy body work.
• Are you dealing with numbness and tingling down the arms? Have you been diagnosed with nerve compression? It is important to relieve and relax musculature around the trouble spot to ease your symptoms. And, it is important to strengthen the neck muscles via proper physical therapy exercises to protect your spine. Of course, we will work with your medical doctor or refer you to one if we see that your symptoms need immediate attention.
• How are you sitting in front of your computer? At your work? At home? Proper, good posture is key in alleviating your neck and shoulder pain. Simple changes in your lifestyle can bring lasting relief.
• Are you having headaches, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, and trouble sleeping? Come relax at our clinic and find out how we can solve your troubles.

Signs and Symptoms

• Dull, achy pain with movements
• Tension Headache
• Blurry Eyes
• Numbness and Tingling down the arms
• Difficulty in moving your neck and shoulders
• Dizziness
• Facial pain

Causes of Neck/Shoulder Pain

Most neck/shoulder pain is caused by straining but may also be the result of an accident or injury.

• Sports injuries, concussion, car accidents, and falls
• Herniated disc
• Bad posture and slouching
• Constant jobs involving overhead arm tasks or rotation of neck
• Sleeping in the wrong position
• Overuse of mobile devices
• Holding the head in a forward position while engaging in activities like typing, watching television, or reading
• Improper exercise or work routine that uses the upper body and arms

These are some of the common causes of neck pain. But most don’t realize that neck pain does not just originate from neck and shoulders. It can be caused by:

• Referred pain from different parts of body or organs
• Blockages of energy in the meridian system
• Emotional or psychological related

Some neck/shoulder pain can be very simple to treat but those who are dealing with chronic and constant pain needs more thorough and patient-specific evaluation and acupuncture/physical therapy diagnosis. At New Life Wellness Center of Frisco, we will be able to provide you with proper evaluation to solve your lower back pain. Dr. Andrew Lee uses an innovative evaluation system to locate the origin of your knee pain using the knowledge of Acupuncture Meridian System, Myofascial Body Lines, and Trigger Point Referred System to target your treatment and have clear understanding where, why, and how to best take care of you.