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Fascia Treatment for Neck Pain
Fascia treatment for neck pain can make a significant positive impact. It can help relax these tissues to ease the pain and discomfort. In this video we discuss 4 locations that when the fascia becomes tight can be an exacerbator of neck pain. Watch our video to learn more!
What can cause this?
There are a number of common causes. Below are 9 different causes for the fascia to become tight and cause chronic long-standing neck pain:
- Bad posture: This is in general. Over time bad posture can cause muscles to overwork and both muscles and fascia to adapt to the prolonged positions. This can cause pain, tightness and discomfort.
- Constantly rounding of shoulders and reaching: This goes with bad posture. Constantly reaching with your arms and forearms can cause tightness. This is often experienced when you are mousing. It affects the fascia of your arms, forearms, pectorals, and shoulders.
- Constantly looking down at your phone: There are many that are constantly looking down at their phones. Some for work, some for games and some for entertainment. This awkward position can also tighten the fascia of the forearm, shoulder, chest and neck.
4. Lack of stretching: It is a good idea to stretch your neck and shoulders throughout the day. If you are in front of your computer at the office for hours, you need to stretch. Bad posture and lack of stretching is a recipe for long-standing pain and discomfort.
5. Injury: A good example of this is someone who has had a whiplash-type of injury. If you failed to seek treatment, the initial injury can cause compensation and scar tissue build-up. The compensation and scar tissue can cause pain from tight fascia around the neck and shoulders.
6. Lack of hydration: A very simple tip. Drink lots of fluids throughout the day. Hydrated tissues such as muscles and fascia decrease friction between structures. This results in pain-free movement. lack of hydration does the opposite. Increased friction can cause pain and discomfort.
7. Issues with eyesight: This can cause one to draw their head and neck more forward. This is to see computer screens or phones better. Over time the fascia around the neck, shoulders and head can become tight.
8. Prolonged chronic cough: Fascia treatment for neck pain can be necessary from prolonged chronic coughs. This is because this can cause fascia to become tight around the neck, chest and ribcage. This is because the head and neck is being shot quickly forward and back. It is a whiplash-like motion that can tighten muscles and fascia over time.
9. Prolonged mouth breathing: If you suffer from a cold or sinus issues, you can find yourself mouth breathing. Typically mouth breathing can cause a forward head and neck posture. Just like many of the other points mentioned, it can cause muscles and fascia to tighten.
4 Areas that can become tight
When the fascia of these areas become tight you will need fascia treatment for neck pain. Below are 4 common areas that have a tendency to become tight from the causes that have been listed.
What can you expect from treating the fascia for neck pain?
Typically you will notice a pulling, tugging maybe even a burning type of sensation when treating the fascia. If the fascia is really stuck it can become extremely painful and uncomfortable. This is all dependent on the degree of tightness.
Fascia treatment for neck pain can be an incredible solution for those that have had long-standing neck pain. Realize that the relief that you can feel after treatment can outweigh the discomfort that one feels during treatment.
Are you looking to decrease your pain and discomfort? It’s time to contact us. We can discuss your symptoms and your treatment.
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