Neck pain · Scottsdale
Acupuncture for neck pain in Scottsdale
Your head weighs about as much as a bowling ball, and your neck holds it up all day. Screens, driving and golf ask the small neck muscles to do overtime.
90-min Spine Assessment · cervical support and roller to keep · 1:1 with Dr. Phil
What's going on
Small muscles, heavy load
The neck has seven vertebrae and a lot of muscle in a small space. The upper trapezius and levator scapulae lift and steady the shoulder blade. The suboccipitals, tiny muscles under the skull, fine-tune where your eyes point.
When the head drifts forward, these muscles hold a load they weren't built for. They tighten, refer pain to the shoulders and head, and can make turning to check a blind spot feel like work.
How I treat it
Release, rebalance, set up for home
- AssessmentHow far you can turn and tilt, what your posture does through the day, and whether nerve symptoms reach the arm.
- ElectroacupunctureA gentle pulse through the guarding muscles of the neck and upper back. How it works.
- Targeted bodyworkHands-on work on the specific muscles involved, including the upper back that often drives the neck.
- Home careYour spine visit includes a cervical support and a thoracic roller, with instruction, plus a quick desk check.
Who it's for
This may be a good fit if you have
- A stiff, sore neck that comes back with work or stress
- Tension between the shoulder blades
- Headaches that start at the base of the skull
- Reduced turning after a strain or whiplash, once cleared by your doctor
- Arm tingling linked to the neck, after a medical check
- Shoulder tightness from long hours at a desk
See a doctor first for neck pain after a serious accident, with fever, with weakness in the arms or hands, or with a severe, sudden headache.
Questions
Neck pain FAQ
Can acupuncture help neck pain?
Acupuncture has been studied for chronic neck pain and is often used alongside exercise. Many people find they turn more easily and sleep better. Results vary.
Will it help my headaches?
If they start in the neck, often. Headaches with other causes need a proper assessment first.
Is it safe to needle the neck?
Yes, with the right training and technique. Needles in the neck are shallow and placed in specific muscles.
What can I do about desk tension between visits?
Try the free Desk Setup Audit, then bring your results to your visit.
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