Are You Suffering With Neck and Shoulder Pain?
We Can Help!
What Is Neck and Shoulder Pain?
Neck and shoulder pain can arise from a variety of causes, including muscle strain, poor posture, and underlying medical conditions. It’s common for you to experience stiffness, limited range of motion, and radiating pain that can extend down the arms. The pain can be acute, resulting from a specific injury, or chronic, developing gradually over time due to repetitive strain or stress.
Several common conditions can lead to developing neck and shoulder pain, including:
- Cervical strain – occurs when the muscles or ligaments in the neck are overstretched or torn, often due to sudden movements or poor posture.
- Rotator cuff injuries – involve damage to the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder, causing pain and weakness.
- Herniated discs – can press on nearby nerves, resulting in pain that radiates to the shoulders and arms.
- Tension headaches – can be triggered by muscle tension in the neck and shoulders.
What Are The Symptoms?
The most common symptoms we encounter from people who have neck and shoulder pain are:
Dull or sharp pain – persistent or intermittent pain in the neck and shoulder area.
Stiffness – limited range of motion in the neck and shoulders, making it difficult to turn the head or lift the arms.
Headaches – tension headaches that may originate from neck pain.
Radiating pain – pain that radiates down the arms, potentially affecting the hands or fingers.
Numbness or tingling – sensations of pins and needles in the arms or hands, indicating nerve involvement.
Fatigue– general tiredness or fatigue due to constant discomfort and muscle tension as you’re unable to get a quality night’s sleep, undisturbed.
If you’re suffering with neck and shoulder pain, you might find it difficult to function in your daily life. You’re likely to feel stressed, and your neck and shoulders might ache. Simple tasks, like turning your head while driving or reading, can become impossible because of discomfort. Spending long hours at the computer with poor posture will only exacerbate an already significant problem.
As myofascial release experts, we know how frustrating it can be when you can’t move your neck to the side or find relief through stretching. You may feel overwhelmed and anxious at both home and work. When your neck is so tight that you can’t even go for a walk, it’s a clear sign that something needs to change.
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Discover the Southwest Approach To Fixing Neck and Shoulder Pain...
As it’s been alluded to, the problem often lies in your posture. Leaning over your computer and constantly looking down at your phone puts excessive pressure on your neck. You may wonder why you can’t do the things you used to enjoy. The tightness you feel is a direct result of your poor posture and stress. When you’re under stress, your body tenses up, which can lead to fatigue and a sense of hopelessness.
However, you’re not alone. Many people experience neck and shoulder pain, and myofascial release can help. The tension isn’t just in your neck and shoulders; it affects your entire body. Stress, fear, and anxiety manifest in your tissues, pulling on your core and creating tension that travels up to your neck and shoulders, resulting in pain.
This tightness can even affect your spine. When the fascia is tight, it can misalign the discs in your vertebrae. While chiropractors can adjust your bones, if the fascia remains tight, it will simply pull them back out of alignment.
But there is a solution! At Southwest Myofascial Release, we use gentle touch to help restore your neck to a healthy state. The core of myofascial release involves gentle, hands-on techniques. We use sustained pressure to release restrictions in the fascia, promoting relaxation and flexibility. This gentle approach helps alleviate tightness in the neck and shoulder muscles without causing further discomfort. We help improve posture by releasing tight fascia and realigning the body. As posture improves, the strain on the neck and shoulders diminishes, leading to reduced pain.
By incorporating specific stretches and myofascial release techniques, you can achieve pain relief and understand what’s going on with your body. With the right approach, you can be pain-free and regain your ability to enjoy life again.
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