How a Regular Massage Routine Can Reduce or Eliminate Neck Pain

In the modern world, most of us spend copious amounts of time sitting in front of a computer, a TV or some other device. So we've come to accept neck pain as a general part of life!

Mild neck pain may seem bearable, but if the situation worsens or if you have more serious causes of neck pain, then you might experience a range of other symptoms that are likely to make you uncomfortable. From pain that radiates from the neck into the shoulders and the upper back to headaches that are related to neck strain, neck pain can be quite debilitating.

Fortunately, if you search for "massage therapy near me," you'll find that regular massage in Jacksonville, Florida can be a godsend to those suffering from neck pain. It can reduce the neck pain itself as well as the other symptoms that go with it.

Causes of Neck Pain

Neck pain can be chronic, building up over time, or it can be acute, resulting from a particular event. Here are some of the various causes of neck pain:

1. Muscle Tension: Sitting in front of a computer, hunching over your phone and even reading a book in bed can all lead to muscle tension which eventually causes neck pain.
2. Stress: If you're under stress at work or in your personal life, this can result in a tightening of the muscles which may lead into neck pain.
3. Whiplash: Car accidents in which the head is violent thrown in one direction can lead into whiplash, a symptom of which is neck pain.
4. Injuries: Falls and sports injuries might affect the neck, causing neck pain.
5. Age-Related: There are various age-related conditions, such as osteoarthritis, cervical spondylosis and degenerative disc disease, which can cause neck pain.
6. Nerve-Related: Slipped discs, bone spurs and a narrowing of the spinal canal can cause a radiating kind of neck pain.

These are simply some of the causes of neck pain which can also be caused by congenital defects, cancer, meningitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Symptoms of Neck Pain

You might think the symptom of neck pain is simply neck pain. But the fact is that the neck is a delicate structure made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, intervertebral discs etc. As a result, neck pain can have various symptoms.

• Pain and Stiffness: You might experience pain, soreness, tension and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, upper back and chest.
• Range of Motion: Neck pain might result in a limited range of motion. This means you may have trouble moving your neck upwards, downwards, sideways etc. You may not be able to move it to the same extent as you could earlier.
• Headaches: Neck pain can lead into pain in the back of the head or in the temples.
• Radiating Pain: The pain may radiate upwards or downwards from the neck.
• Muscle Spasms: Your neck pain might come on suddenly in the form of a spasm—a sudden, involuntary tightening of the neck muscles.
• Numbness and Tingling: You might experience "pins and needles" in your arms and hands as a result of a nerve being pinched in the neck.
• Clicking Noise: You might hear a clicking noise whenever you turn the neck.
• Dizziness/Balance: If your neck pain worsens, you might feel dizzy or black out. You may also have trouble maintaining your balance.

Regular Massage Therapy for Neck Pain

Fortunately, you don't just have to live with neck pain. You'll find that there are many ways of healing your neck, reducing pain and experiencing relief. In cases where you know for a fact that the neck pain is caused by a serious underlying disease, it makes sense to consult your doctor first, before searching for "massage near me." Here are some of the benefits of regular massage therapy for neck pain:
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1. Reduces Tension: By reducing tension in the neck, upper back and shoulders, massage therapy can reduce neck pain and give you a feeling of intense relaxation.
2. Improves Mobility: If you're having trouble moving your neck, regular massage in Jacksonville, Florida can slowly increase your mobility until you're back to your previous range of motion.
3. Reduces Stress: Many people store their stress in their neck and upper back. Massage helps to reduce stress and promotes relaxation.
4. Reduces Headaches and Spasms: Regular massage therapy can decrease tension headaches and spasms which are a symptom of neck pain. So it's not just good for the neck pain itself but also for all the symptoms associated with it.
5. Improves Blood Circulation: Your muscles get relaxed and your blood vessels get dilated with massage, both of which can result in better blood flow to the neck. This can speed up healing, reduce inflammation and increase feelings of energy and wellbeing.
6. Reduce Pain Medication: Many people take pain medication to deal with their neck and upper back pain. However, taking too much pain medication can have deleterious effects, especially on the lining of your stomach. By reducing pain naturally, massage reduces your dependence on pain medication.

Save Money on Your Massage Routine 

If you join The Wellness Hub membership, you get member pricing on all your massages and facials, one complimentary red light therapy session per month and $10 off your first private room acupuncture treatment. You'll find that all these treatments will be a  great benefit for neck pain. Red light therapy, in which the skin is exposed to light wavelengths between 630 and 700 nanometers, leads to more mitochondrial activity and more energy production. This can promote healing and decrease inflammation in the body and more specifically, in your neck.

It makes sense to opt for our advanced massage which includes deep tissue work, myofascial release and cupping, all of which can help with neck pain. By placing firm pressure, deep tissue work can break down knots in the neck. Myofascial release targets the fascia—the connective tissues around muscles—with gentle sustained pressure. Cupping, an ancient technique which uses suction, also helps in increasing blood flow to various parts of the body and can decrease pain.

At The Wellness Hub, you can avail yourself of a variety of massage therapies which will reduce neck pain and the symptoms associated with it.



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