Fixing Back And Neck Pain With om acupuncture

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FIXINGBACKAND NECKPAINWITH OMACUPUNCTURE WWW.THEOMACUPUNCTURE.COM

OVERVIEW

Upper back and neck pain can stop you in your tracks, making it difficult to go about your typical day. The reasons behind this discomfort vary, but they all come down to how we hold ourselves while standing, moving, and most important of all sitting.

Neck and back pain relief can limit your movements and capabilities. If you don’t do anything about your pains, they can get worse, spread, and limit you further. This is usually because the muscles around your immediate area of pain have tensed up to protect that one spot. That expansion limits movement and can turn one clenched muscle under your shoulder blade into a painful shoulder and a tension headache.

CAUSES

Causes of upper back and neck pain include:

Improperly lifting something heavy

Practicing poor posture

Sports injury

Being overweight

Smoking

Like many health conditions, the effects of neck and back pain can be more severe in people who smoke or are overweight. Excess weight can add more pressure to the muscles.

QUICKRELIEFANDPREVENTION

Chronic upper back and neck pain can become a very serious problem. However, some general soreness in your back and neck area is quite common. There are a few measures you can take for quick relief when this discomfort arises, and some things you can do to try to prevent it altogether. Use a cold pack and antiinflammatory pain relief for the first three days after the pain starts. After that, alternate applying heat and cold to your injury. Upper back and neck pain usually erupt suddenly, but healing can take a long time. If you’re still in pain and your movement is limited after a month, it’s time to see your doctor.

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If your neck or back is injured by a blow, like when you’re playing football, or in a car accident, see a doctor immediately. You could be facing a concussion or internal injuries. Experiencing any numbness is also a sign that you should check in with your healthcare provider. If you try treating your pain at home and it doesn’t resolve after two weeks, see your doctor.

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CONTACTUS 619.915.6007 www.theomacupuncture.com 1011 Camino Del Rio South STE100 San Diego CA 92108

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