Acupuncture for Neck Pain
Common Causes of Neck Pain
How Does Acupuncture for Neck Pain Work
All treatments include a full intake which includes questions about the chief complaint and also the entire body and all systems. This helps the practitioner decide where to place the tiny, flexible needles used in acupuncture – not always just in the neck, but possibly on other parts of the body too. You might lie on your back, stomach, or in a reclined chair, depending on the needs.
Returns visits are always 60 minutes with needles in for 30 – 45 minutes. After the session, the needles are gently removed. How often you’ll need such treatment depends on how long you’ve had the pain and how your body responds. Some people feel better quickly, while others may need more sessions.
Acupuncture Benefits For Neck Pain
- Pain Relief. By stimulating specific acupuncture points for neck pain, acupuncture helps reduce neck pain and address mobility issues.
- Muscle Relaxation. The insertion of fine needles can target areas of muscle tightness, easing tension and helping you relax.
- Reduced Inflammation. Acupuncture also decreases inflammation, which is often a big contributing factor to any kind of pain.
- Better Blood Flow. Better blood circulation through acupuncture for neck and shoulder pain can support the natural healing process in affected areas.
- Stress Reduction. Regular sessions can help achieve deep relaxation and ease stress-related neck tension.
Acupuncture Points for Neck Pain Relief
- Feng Chi (GB20). Located at the base of the skull, in the hollow between the two vertical neck muscles. Stimulating this point for acupuncture for nerve pain in neck may help reduce neck stiffness and related headaches.
- Jian Jing (GB21). This point is on the top of the shoulders, midway between the base of the neck and the outer edge of the shoulders. Applying pressure here can ease neck and shoulder tension.
- He Gu (LI4). On the back of the hand, between the thumb and index finger. This point eases pain in various parts of the body, including the neck.
- Zhong Zu (TE3). Located between the knuckles of the ring and pinky fingers. Stimulating this point eases neck pain and related tension headaches.
- Luo Zhen. Found on the back of the hand, in the depression just behind the knuckles of the index and middle fingers. Often used to address acute neck pain and stiffness.
Acupuncture for Neck Pain
at Copper Wellness in Chicago, IL
- At Copper Wellness in Bucktown, we offer fully personalized acupuncture treatment for neck pain to help ease neck pain and tension as part of our integrative health services. Whatever the reason for your discomfort is, be it poor posture, stress, or an old injury, our team creates a treatment plan that fits your needs. Treatments may include electroacupuncture for deeper stimulation or ear acupuncture to support pain relief through nerve pathways.
- Besides that, we also often combine acupuncture with other therapies like massage therapy to achieve even better and more longer-lasting results. Our goal is to help you move more comfortably and feel your best without relying on medication with their adverse side effects or dangerous invasive procedures.
- Book your session today and discover how we at Copper Wellness can make a real difference in your life!
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Meanwhile, claims weren’t submitted to insurance promptly, which delayed payments and caused unnecessary confusion—none of which was my fault as the patient.
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