Neck pain
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In today's digital age, 'neck pain' has evolved from a mere physical ailment into a badge of honor for the tirelessly connected. From the 'text neck' phenomenon to the endless video calls that have us contorting like pretzels, our gadgets are leading us into these painful predicaments with a smirk.
Symptoms
Neck pain often manifests as muscle tension, pain radiating to shoulders and arms, limited neck movement, and sometimes numbness in fingers. While we might joke about the causes, the discomfort is no laughing matter, especially when turning your head feels like navigating a rusty hinge.
Causes
The primary villains are strained muscles and fasciae, thanks to our love affair with poor posture and repetitive movements. Prolonged sitting, physical strain, and even cold drafts conspire to make our necks the battleground for tension and discomfort.
Liberation of pain
while our gadgets and lifestyle choices might be giving us a literal 'pain in the neck,' solutions like Helena's therapy offer a beacon of hope. Helena applies osteopressure to specific pain receptors in the periosteum, which signals the brain to relax muscles and fascia. The pain very often goes down in the first session, if it does, we know it's from tight muscles and fascia. Her stretches also provide long-term relaxation of muscles and fascia. Which is why this therapy works on the cause of the pain.
Don't forget the potential benefits of magnesium in alleviating muscle tension, with a recommended daily intake of 300-400 mg. And when it comes to cost-effectiveness and comprehensive relief, manual therapy via Helena outshines its counterparts.
'No medical advice' disclaimer: If you experience any chronic pain, I recommend you to go to your doctor first. Helena is not a doctor or any kind of medical professional and cannot make any diagnosis. The therapy and information Helena provide serve exclusively to help you to help yourself in case of well-being disorders. Please read my full medical disclaimer here.