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Body acupuncture
Prescription: Cervical Jiaji (EX-B 2), Fengchi (GB 20), Dazhui (BL 11) and Ashi
acupoints.
Modification: For exogenous wind-cold attack: Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TE 15),
Fengmen (BL 12) and Jian-jing (GB 21 ) are added; for stagnation of qi and
blood,
Hegu (LI
4), Quchi (LI 11), Jianyu (LI 15), Geshu (BL 17) and Yanglingquan (GB 34) are
added; for insufficien-cy of liver and kidney, Ganshu (BL 18), Shenshu (BL 23),
Zusanli (ST 36), Xuanzhong (GB 39) and Taichong (LR 3) are
added.
Performance: Reinforcing needling technique is used for the treatment of
insufficiency of both the liver and kid-ney. The rest two syndromes are treated
with the reduc-ing needling technique. The acupoints on the neck and back are
needled with rotating and twirling manipulations. Moxibustion can be used with
the addition of cupping.
Recurrent neck pain affects
adults of all ages. The condition equally prevalent among men and women, and it
strikes every type of worker, from truck drivers and laborers to executives and
homemakers. Although neck pain is common, when you are one who has it, it may
seem that no one else can truly understand your suffering. Recurrent neck
trouble, like any type of chronic pain, affects more than one part of your
body. It can influence your sleeping habits, your ability to work, your
personal relationships, and even your thoughts and feelings. Neck pain can lead
to depression and, for some, social isolation and loss of income. Recurrent
neck pain can be successfully managed. Here are some ways that you can adopt to
relieve such pain and maximize your ability to enjoy life.
1. Give Your Neck A Break
Whatever you are doing, whether it is sitting in front of a computer or
watching television, if you maintain this position for a long period of time,
your neck can get additional strain, results in more stiffness, and pain can
creep up on you. To prevent this, take a break every now and then. Standing up
and moving around is always good for you neck. Maybe next time, you can
volunteer to make the run to the kitchen.
2. Get Your Neck Stretched
If stiffness and muscle tension are causing your neck pain, you can relieve it
through stretching. Just starting by tilting your head from left to right, hold
for the count of 20 for each side. Next, place your hand on top of your head,
and stretch your neck towards your shoulder on each side. Be sure to perform
these stretches with slow, smooth movements. Make sure that you are doing it
gradually as any quick stretch is more likely to tear a muscle or ligament.
3. Stand And Sit Up Straight
Your muscles are always working hard to hold your head up. But if you are not
adopting a good posture, your muscles are working even harder to hold your head
up. Whether you are sitting or standing, make sure that your shoulders are over
your hips and your ears are over your shoulders. Try to visualize the top of
your head trying to touch the ceiling. You will lengthen, elongate your neck
and get as tall as possible.
4. Get A Chair With A Better Back
You need to look for a chair that can provide you with adequate support, you
should, for example, choose to make use of a small cushion to keep your back in
a neutral position. It is recommended to look for a chair with a back that goes
up to shoulder level. With this high-backed chair, your neck and back are kept
vertical, and you can lean your head back periodically to give your neck a
chance to relax.
5. Apply Heat Or Cold
Another neck pain-relieving strategy involves the warming or chilling the
painful area of the neck. Most people feel that using heat is better than
applying ice to relieve the neck. You can apply a heating pad at a comfortable
setting or an ice pack to relieve your neck pain for no less than 20 minutes at
a time. Generally, it is your preference. They both work the same way by
increasing the circulation to the area. However, avoid heat if you have
inflammation because it will worsen the inflammation.
6. Talk On A Speakerphone
Talking on the phone with the phone receiver tucked between your neck and your
shoulder can strain your neck. This puts a great deal of strain on the
structures in the neck and should be avoided at all costs. If you receive a
phone call, make sure that you free up both hands to answer the call or invest
in a hands free speakerphone kit.
7. Sleep With Your Neck In Line
As you are more likely to spend six to eight hours of sleeping in a specific
position, it is vital that you try to maintain the neutral position while
sleeping. If you have droopy pillows through years of use, throw it out. It is
time to get a good supportive pillow. You want one that will keep your head in
straight alignment with your back when you lie on your back or side. A pillow
that can mold around your neck usually works well, for example, a soft feather
pillow. If at all possible, it is best to try a pillow out before you purchase
it.
Italy pisa university released research about it ,they evaluated by
computerized static posturography the postural changes after acupuncture
treatment in a group of 27 patients having balance disorders caused by cervical
torsion due to whiplash injury,their conclusion is high percentage of positive
results in whiplash injury patients leads us to advocate acupuncture for balance
disorders due to cervical pathology
So what's your opinion?
___________________________________________________________________ Reference:
Int Tinnitus J. 2004;10(2):156-60
Whiplash occurs when a person is rear-ended in an
automobile. This causes movement of the structures within the neck changing the
normal curve of the upper back and neck. The sudden backward movement
(extension) and forward movement (flexion) can cause the joints of the neck to
be injured and can also cause the muscles and ligaments of the neck and upper
back to be over-stretched. The neck is particularly vulnerable to this type of
injury because of its ability to move in many directions.
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