Neck and back pain are a common presentation in the acupuncture clinic, and can be of a structural / musculoskeletal origin developed from poor posture, repetitive activities, injuries, congenital predispositions, or can be directly influenced by organ disharmonies resulting from poor diet, blood stagnation, deficiencies or excesses, or immune related disorders. A weakened immune system, sugar intolerances, liver disharmonies, and even our good old friend STRESS can all lead to neck, shoulder, mid and lower back pain.
 
In todays society, stress and ongoing engagement of the sympathetic nervous system, combined with poor posture when working for long hours on computers or looking down at phones, poor diet choices including the over consumption of coffee, sugar and alcohol can all have a significant impact on the musculoskeletal system, resulting in structural imbalances of the spine and supporting muscle groups.

At Kishi Acupuncture, we assess the whole system at the beginning of each acupuncture session, looking at the pulse, the hara (Japanese diagnostic technique using stomach palpation), the structural alignment of the spine, and palpation of all areas indicative of neurovascular compression of the spine, and local meridian blockages or disharmonies. After a thorough systemic assessment, advanced Japanese acupuncture techniques are applied specific to your induvial needs.
 
Please contact the clinic if you have any questions or queries on acupuncture for neck and back pain and how we may be able to help you.