Neck & Shoulder Pain
While medication and rest may provide temporary relief, addressing the root cause through targeted movement, strengthening, and manual therapy is key to long-term recovery.
What Is Neck & Shoulder Pain ?
Neck and shoulder pain can stem from various causes, often linked to poor posture, muscle strain, or underlying health conditions. Sedentary lifestyles, especially prolonged sitting, can lead to tension and stiffness. Sleeping in an awkward position may also cause discomfort.
Injuries such as whiplash, common in car accidents, or rotator cuff strains, often seen in repetitive overhead movements, can contribute to pain. Arthritis, herniated discs, or nerve compression (like in cervical radiculopathy) may cause chronic discomfort and reduced mobility. Stress and tension can also lead to muscle tightness, worsening pain.
If left untreated, these issues can become persistent, affecting daily activities like driving, lifting, or even turning your head comfortably. This is why the most common cause of neck and shoulder pain is often poor posture, muscle imbalances, or repetitive strain.
What Are The Symptoms of Neck & Shoulder Pain ?
Neck and shoulder pain can manifest in various ways, depending on the underlying cause. The pain may be localized or radiate to other areas, affecting mobility, posture, and daily activities.
Common symptoms include:
- Sharp, shooting pain – may travel up into the head, down the back, or into the arms and hands.
- Dull, aching discomfort – often felt in the neck, shoulders, or upper back, making it difficult to sit for long periods.
- Tingling or numbness – can occur in the arms, hands, or fingers, often due to nerve compression.
- Muscle tightness and stiffness – may restrict movement and make it difficult to turn the head or lift the arms.
- Headaches – often tension-related, originating from tight neck and shoulder muscles.
- Pain when lifting or reaching – shoulder pain can worsen with movement, limiting daily tasks.
Since the neck and shoulders are closely connected, issues in one area often affect the other. Early intervention is key to preventing chronic pain and further complications.
What Is Our Approach To Fixing/Treating Neck & Shoulder Pain ?
At Elite Muscle Recovery, we believe that successful treatment starts with identifying the true source of pain. Rather than masking symptoms with temporary solutions like painkillers and injections, our comprehensive evaluation allows us to pinpoint the exact cause of discomfort and create a targeted treatment plan.
Our assessment process involves:
- A detailed patient history – understanding past injuries, daily activities, posture habits, and any previous treatments to get a complete picture of contributing factors.
- Movement and mobility testing – assessing range of motion, joint flexibility, and identifying pain-triggering movements.
- Postural assessment – examining spinal alignment, shoulder position, and overall biomechanics to detect imbalances that may contribute to pain.
- Manual palpation and functional tests – checking muscle tension, nerve involvement, and structural alignment to determine the affected areas.
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