Neck Pain

Neck pain is an increasingly common issue caused by poor posture, stress, and modern lifestyle habits, often leading to stiffness, headaches, and reduced mobility. Acupuncture provides an effective, holistic solution by relieving muscle tension, improving circulation, and restoring balance to promote long-term healing and comfort.

Neck Pain

Acupuncture for Neck Pain

Neck pain is one of the more common musculoskeletal complaints that I see in the clinic. It's no wonder, as it affects millions, probably even billions, of people worldwide. There are so many potential reasons for neck pain, which could include poor posture, sustained stress, injuries, and so much more. It can have a vast and wide-ranging effect on daily life, leading to complaints like headaches, reduced mobility, and difficulty sleeping. 

Our modern lifestyle plays a significant role in neck pain. The number of hours spent at computers, scrolling phones, driving, and carrying stress in our shoulders all contribute. In Chinese Medicine, this build-up of strain and tension is often seen as stagnation of Qi and blood, leading to pain and stiffness.

Why Neck Pain Happens

• Poor posture, especially at desks and computers
• Muscle strains from overuse or awkward sleeping positions
• Whiplash or trauma to the cervical spine
• Cervical spondylosis (age-related changes in the neck joints)
• Nerve impingement or herniated discs in the cervical spine

Inflammatory & Other Causes

• Arthritis affecting the neck joints
• Fibromyalgia
• Stress-related muscle tightness
• Infections or, rarely, underlying medical conditions

Part of my role as your acupuncturist is to understand the cause and find my own Chinese Medicine answer so that I can tailor the treatment totally to you as an individual.

— Jason

How Acupuncture Helps with Neck Pain

Acupuncture has been proven effective in relieving neck pain. This is partly because it works at treating both the physical and energetic roots of the problem. Benefits include:

• Stimulating the nervous system: Activates trigger points to release pain-relieving chemicals like endorphins.
• Relaxing tight muscles: Releases tension and reduces spasms in the neck and shoulders.
• Improving blood flow: Restores circulation to stiff and sore muscles.
• Reducing inflammation: Calms irritated tissues and nerves.

Acupuncture works on meridians such as the Bladder, Gallbladder, and Governing Vessels to restore balance, ease stiffness, and encourage natural healing.

We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your symptoms, posture, lifestyle, and triggers. Postural assessments and range-of-motion tests help us identify where tension is located.

Your treatment will involve fine, sterile, single-use needles placed at specific points in the neck, shoulders, and back. Sometimes we add techniques like cupping or gentle massage.

Most patients feel relaxed and improved mobility even after the first session. For chronic issues, multiple sessions may be needed to bring long-lasting relief.

Why Choose Our Clinic?

• Josh specialises in treating musculoskeletal pain by integrating Western needling techniques, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and manual therapy, such as Remedial Massage Therapy.
• A holistic approach which blends ancient Chinese wisdom with modern techniques and evidence-based approaches.
• Additional modalities can be added to treatments, including cupping and moxibustion.
• A calming environment to support both the body and the mind.
• Josh is an athlete, being a triathlete and long-distance swimmer, so you have someone who understands firsthand the impact of pain on our movement and daily life.