Neck Pain in Hamilton, NJ
Neck pain is an unpleasant part of life for some. Sometimes, it's ongoing, while other bouts come on suddenly and gradually dissipate, particularly with the proper treatment. Fortunately, at Hamilton-West Windsor Acupuncture, serving Hamilton, NJ, and the surrounding region, Dr. Charles Stueber and Dr. Alexandra Stueber can help with either type of neck pain.
Understanding Neck Pain
Neck pain may range in severity, from mild to severe. Sometimes, you'll have additional symptoms besides the pain, such as the following:
- Stiffness
- Numbness
- Burning
- Tingling
Sometimes, your pain will remain in your neck. However, in some cases, your symptoms may spread down one or both arms, possibly including shoulder pain.
Neck pain can also cause or co-occur along with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), headaches, and migraines.
Chronic Vs. Acute Neck Pain
When you see one of our practitioners, we'll ask you questions about when you started experiencing neck pain, any injuries you've had recently, and other similar questions that can help us better understand your issue. Through the information we acquire, we can figure out if you have an acute neck injury, such as sprain or strain, or a chronic one, like arthritis.
Acute pain requires a short-term treatment plan that promotes healing. On the other hand, a chronic condition will require management rather than a cure. We should note that the treatments we provide can be used long-term safely.
Another important mention is poor posture is a common cause of neck pain in today's tech-reliant world. Staring down at a tablet or phone for a prolonged time will place stress on the muscles and other soft tissue.
How We Assist
An effective treatment for many neck pain patients is acupuncture — a practice dating back to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that uses thin needles strategically placed in certain areas to stimulate blood flow and the nervous system. The enhanced blood flow provides additional nutrients to the area to promote healing, while the nerve stimulation can help reduce inflammation and encourage healing as well. However, in TCM, practitioners believed the treatment controlled the flow of "qi," also known as life energy.
We'd like to note we can tailor this treatment to you based on your condition, symptoms, and severity. Some patients may only need a treatment or two while others may benefit from recurring treatments for management purposes.
Hamilton-West Windsor Acupuncture, serving Hamilton, NJ, and the general vicinity, is available to those who have neck pain and are looking for healing or, at least, relief. Fortunately, if you're searching for a treatment approach outside the usual, we have Dr. Stueber and Dr. Stueber who can both provide acupuncture specifically geared toward your needs.