neck pain

Studies have shown that acupuncture is one of the most effective treatments for neck pain.¹  While the specific causes and presentations of neck pain vary from patient to patient, any neck pain is likely to affect your quality of life greatly. At Gotham Holistic Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, we have treated many types of neck pain with success. Every acupuncture treatment is custom tailored to each patient for the best results.

Causes of Neck Pain

The neck consists of a network of nerves, bones, joints, and muscles which work together to provide support and mobility for your head. Most people will suffer from neck pain at some point in their life.² Unfortunately, widespread smartphone use adds to the challenge of maintaining a healthy neck as it makes proper posture difficult to maintain. Some people with neck pain may have suffered an injury or trauma which causes lingering pain that never went away completely. For others it may have come on gradually and gets aggravated by certain tasks and movements. Fortunately, we are equipped to treat a wide variety of neck pain conditions with acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Here are some types of neck pain we commonly see and treat:

How Can Acupuncture Help Your Neck Pain?

Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin, flexible, sterile needles at strategically selected points. At Gotham Holistic Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, we utilize a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and electroacupuncture; a modern advancement in acupuncture that involves gentle electrical stimulation. Acupuncture works by improving circulation to injured areas to heal tissues. It also releases trigger points and adhesions to reduce or eliminate pain and to restore proper posture and ease of movement. Additionally, treatments trigger the body to release powerful natural painkillers and anti-inflammatory agents for long-lasting relief.

Can Acupuncture Help a Herniated Disc in the Neck?

Acupuncture may be able to help treat a herniated disk in the neck by relieving pressure on the nerves, promoting blood flow to the area, and releasing trigger points in the adjacent muscles. Acupuncture also triggers the body to release powerful natural pain-killers. In many cases, the tissue surrounding herniated discs is the source of pain, and addressing these tissues can provide significant or complete relief from pain. If you're considering acupuncture for a herniated disc, be sure to consult with someone experienced in treating this condition for the best results.

Get Started With Acupuncture for Neck Pain Relief

Want to learn more about our drug-free, non-invasive, holistic acupuncture treatments for neck pain? We’ve helped many of our patients suffering from neck pain to reduce or eliminate pain, and restore ease of movement, and we’d love to help you. Book your appointment online today to meet with our licensed and experienced neck pain acupuncturist.

Sources and Studies on Acupuncture for Neck Pain

1. Trinh K, Graham N, Irnich D, Cameron ID, Forget M. Acupuncture for neck disorders. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 May 4;(5):CD004870. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004870.pub4. Update in: Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Nov 17;11:CD004870. PMID: 27145001.
2. Watson S. Cervical disc disease and Neck Pain [Internet]. WebMD. WebMD; 2007 [cited 2022Jan19]. Available from: https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/features/neck-pain 
3. Fu LM, Li JT, Wu WS. Randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for neck pain: systematic review and meta-analysis. J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Feb;15(2):133-45. doi: 10.1089/acm.2008.0135. PMID: 19216662.