On our back; Our most superficial muscle, m. trapezius.
This muscle is a muscle that can be called the lightning rod of stress. The stress of everyday life, the first effect m. It shows by stretching the part of the trapezius, especially between the shoulder and neck root.
This is a warning to the stressed person. If the stimulus causing the stress is not eliminated or if that stimulus cannot be overcome, the stretch turns into contraction.
There is a muscle chain relationship between all our muscles. The contraction caused by this relationship spreads to our neck and back of the head. This can cause tension in the neck, restriction in neck movements, and tension-type headaches.
Also; contraction does not stay where it first occurred and causes contraction of our thin muscles called m.rhomboideus major and minor, which are located in a lower layer due to the muscle chain and lie between our vertebrae and the inner edge of our shoulder blades.
The contraction areas of these muscles are fibromyalgia foci that can be detected by palpation on the inner edge of the inner edge of the shoulder blades, which is popularly known as kulunç. Back pains; These are the areas where the patient is described as “like a knife inserted” and is most commonly felt. (put picture)
Neck and back pain; Although it can occur as a result of heavy lifting, reverse and compulsive movements, or exposure to airflow, especially when sweaty, the most common cause is chronic stress.
Hernias that occur between the vertebrae also cause complaints of neck and back pain that can spread to the arms.
Neck and back pain caused by neck hernias or other reasons without an indication for surgery can be treated with acupuncture.
Acupuncture; In addition to its muscle relaxant effect, it relieves pain with morphine-like pain relievers called endorphins. It also regulates the limbic system, making the person more resistant to stress.
