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You wake up in the morning and your neck feels stiff.
Every twisting motion is painful. You feel pain when checking your shoulder in the car. Working at the computer for extended periods leads to tension, and sometimes the discomfort radiates to your shoulders, head, or arm.
Perhaps you've been experiencing pain for weeks or even months. You've tried massages, physiotherapy, or medication. It gets better for a short time – but after a while, the symptoms return.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Symptoms
Neck pain can manifest in many different ways. Patients often report:
Neck pain
Tension in the neck and shoulder muscles
Limited mobility
Pain when turning the head
Radiating pain in shoulders or arms
Tension headaches
Tingling or numbness in the arm or hand
dizziness
Pressure in the neck
Pain after prolonged sitting or screen work
Possible medical diagnoses
Neck pain can be associated with, among other things, the following diagnoses:
Muscle tension
Cervical spine syndrome
Cervicobrachialgia
Herniated disc in the cervical spine
Osteoarthritis of the cervical spine
Facet joint syndrome
whiplash
Degenerative changes of the cervical spine
A diagnosis often describes the structural changes. However, it does not always explain why pain persists or why the symptoms recur despite various treatments.
My approach
The neck is far more than just a collection of muscles and joints. It is closely connected to the nervous system and often reacts sensitively to physical and emotional stress.
In my experience, structural changes alone are often insufficient to fully explain persistent symptoms.
Therefore, with the 5XPain™ method, I not only look at the neck itself, but also at the interplay of the nervous system, regulation and the individual reaction patterns of your body.
The aim of the treatment is to release blockages and support the body in returning to a state in which natural regulation becomes possible.
Many patients report increased mobility, reduced pain, or a feeling that long-standing tension is being released during treatment.
The body doesn't heal because the pain disappears. The pain disappears when the body is able to regulate itself again.
What can change again
When neck pain subsides, often much more than just the neck changes.
Many patients report that they are experiencing:
turn the head without pain
relaxed driving
working longer hours on the computer
Sleep without tension
to do sports
work more concentrated
breathe more freely
to enjoy everyday life without constant pain
Because often it's not the neck itself that's the problem – but the limitations that arise from it every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can acupuncture help with chronic neck pain?
Many people seek help when symptoms persist for an extended period or recur frequently. We will discuss whether treatment is appropriate in your situation during our initial consultation.
Does acupuncture also help with a herniated disc in the cervical spine?
Book an appointment
Neck pain doesn't have to permanently dictate your everyday life.
If you would like to find out whether the 5XPain™ method is also suitable for your ailments, I look forward to meeting you in person.