Neck pain

Localized therapeutic massage is essentially a localized massage, with the objective of the gradual recovery of the affected area, relieving pain resulting from stress, muscle contractures, inflammation, pain due to posture or repetitive strain, and should be performed frequently to obtain the best results.

This massage is performed with oils and during the massage the therapist works with special attention to the most problematic areas. They work mainly with pressure, friction and manipulation of the muscles and other soft tissues with the fingers and hands. As a result, an intense relaxation effect and general physical well-being is obtained. The massage therapist is properly trained to perform a diagnosis before starting the massage to ensure your safety and satisfaction, the pressure and techniques used are chosen and adapted to each patient.

Massage therapy can be performed at any age and even in several clinical situations, after all it is considered part of preventive medicine.

These treatments are mainly indicated for tendinitis, low back pain, back pain, cervicalgia, sciatica, and plantar fascitis.

In these situations an initial diagnostic and treatment consultation is made where the number of sessions to be performed is defined, and where the treatment to be performed will be explained in detail.

Neck Pain:

Neck pains are characterized by localized pain in the neck and shoulder region, and are usually associated with the presence of muscle tension, pain points (trigger points) and reduced mobility in the movements of the cervical spine.

Cervicalgia, or neck pain, can arise from a number of factors, especially a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, sustained posture (same position for a long time), repetitive strain, aging, and trauma. Back problems such as herniated discs, arthritis (inflammation of the joints), and arthrosis (wear and tear of the joints) are frequent causes of neck pain.

There is a correlation between neck pain and stress, anxiety, and depression.

Milder cases present with neck pain, limitation of movement, headache, and torticollis. In more severe and advanced cases, there may be numbness in the cervical region and reduced strength in the arms and legs.

Neurological symptoms can occur due to nerve compression within the spine, caused by herniated discs or by stenosis (narrowing) of the cervical canal.

Causes of Neck Pain:

– Muscle discomfort arising from trauma, strain, or poor posture;
– Torticollis;
– Neurological changes due to herniated discs or degeneration of the spine;
– Sudden neck movements;
– Repetitive tasks;
– Heavy physical and manual activities;
– Temporomandibular joint changes.

However, it is possible that cervicalgia is a secondary symptom of other pathology, such as:
– Cervical spondylolisthesis;
– Ankylosing spondylitis;
– Arthrosis of the spine;
– Bone infections;
– Benign or malignant tumors.

BENEFITS:
– Increases lymphatic drainage and improves blood circulation;
– Relaxes the muscles,
– Improves range of motion;
– Improves mobility;
– Increases flexibility;
– Increases the production of endorphins that work as the body’s natural painkiller;
– Decrease pain, edema in a certain area/extremity, stress indexes, increasing the sense of well-being;
– Increases the production of oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin that enhance the feeling of well-being and pleasure;
– Increases blood circulation;
– Increases the quality of sleep;
– Reduces tendon inflammation;
– Attenuates the pain associated with contractures and tendonitis;
– Reduces fatigue and tiredness.

Duration of the session: 45 minutes.