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Acupuncture
Dry Needling
for Neck Pain

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Does acupuncture dry needling help neck pain?

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Experiencing neck pain in San Francisco, CA? 
 
Neck pain is among the most common musculoskeletal problems impacting the majority of Americans, who report that neck pain hinders their ability to move freely and perform everyday activities and work-related tasks. 
 
The neck, also referred to as the cervical spine, supports the full load of your head which weighs an average of about twelve pounds. The neck’s main responsibility is to permit movement of your head in all directions. This, however, makes the neck very susceptible to pain and injury.
 
It’s no wonder that, in any given year, neck pain affects 30% to 50% of adults. Approximately 50% to 85% of individuals with neck pain do not see complete resolution of their symptoms and some may go on to suffer from chronic, impairing pain.

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The frequent causes of neck pain include 

 

  • muscle spasms

  • neck strain due to repetitive movements and injury

  • excessive curvature or straightening of the cervical spine

  • weak, tight, and overactive muscles of the neck, chest, as well as upper and mid-back

  • herniated discs

  • degenerative disc disease

  • arthritis

  • cervical spinal stenosis

 

While conventional treatment may involve massages and pain killers, these only offer temporary relief. For those looking for a longer-lasting pain relief solution, we recommend our acupuncture and dry needling treatments for neck pain in San Francisco.

 

Acupuncture and dry needling are able to target specific muscles and nerves that may be causing the neck pain. In doing so, acupuncture can decrease pain and mechanical stress on the injured tissues, thereby increasing range of motion and restoring proper muscle tissue and nerve functions. Acupuncture for neck pain also helps to stimulate the body’s natural healing response to combat the pain and decrease inflammation at the site of injury.

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