The neck is complex. In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), all 14 meridians pass through some part of your neck. In the style of acupuncture we practice (KMS, based on the teachings of Kiiko Matsumoto), we palpate the neck at every visit to figure out what’s happening in your body and start to correct it with the treatment. A “pain in…
Can acupuncture help neck and shoulder tension? Is a Smurf’s bottom blue? YES! We’re all doing so many things that make our shoulders and neck hunch forward – driving, texting, scrolling, working, stressing, falling asleep on the sofa, etc. Knowing what to do on your own “in a pinch” is a good idea. For this stretch, find a wall…
Years ago, I got into a fender-bender. Ever since, I’ve had a spot on my neck that likes to tighten up from time to time. Especially since I’ve had even more injuries since then too! I know I’m not unique in this. We’re ALL had injuries – crashes, falls, breaks, etc. Not to discount the daily…
A lot of what we do all day involves forward neck posture: driving; phones / computers; eating, cooking, and cleaning; chasing after kids and picking them up … No wonder we often end up with stiff necks. Ideally your ears are directly above your shoulders. This means your neck is straight, relative to the rest of your spine. If your neck…