The acupuncture techniques utilized at Symmergy Clinic is hugely effective at alleviating many joint pains.  

One in particular is neck and shoulder pain.  Specifically, I’m talking about the region of the upper back that one commonly feels tightness in towards the end of a long day at the office.  This upper torso region is a very common region of dysfunction on many people.  The soft tissues, muscles, in this area typically get "asked" to hold the head up for long periods of time.  This is not what the muscles are intended for and therefore they begin to tire out and become irritated.

 Just picture holding a glass of water in your right hand that is extended at arms length for 1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours!  Those shoulder muscles are going to be screaming... yes?  Same idea here in the neck region and upper back area.  Too much load for too long makes for and unhappy back.  The is irritation and inflammation leads to increased and often asymmetric compression on the cervical spine and thoracic spine.

Bottom line:  PAIN

By neurologically releasing the muscles involved we can quickly and safely relieve neck and shoulder pain without injections, drugs or surgery.  Next step, retraining and conditioning the upper torso to maintain a more vertical and neutral posture so that these poor muscles don't fall right back into the same pattern of dysfunction.  (more on this in another article)

I’ve treated many patients that have had limited relief from other treatments for their neck and shoulder pain.  This includes physical therapy, chiropractic, trigger point injections even surgical intervention.

Call or write if you have questions or would like to find out if acupuncture might help your neck and shoulder pains.