Acupuncture for Neck Pain in Hassocks
Are you struggling with neck pain, stiffness or persistent tension in your neck and shoulders? Perhaps you wake up with a stiff neck, find it uncomfortable to turn your head, or notice that your neck and upper back become increasingly tight as the day goes on.
Neck pain can be incredibly painful. It can interfere with working at a computer, driving, exercising, sleeping and simply getting comfortable.
At Acupuncture Hassocks, Katie offers personalised acupuncture treatments for people experiencing neck pain and muscular discomfort around the neck, shoulders and upper back. Acupuncture offers relief from neck pain by releasing tension and tight muscles, providing an additional option for people looking to manage their symptoms.
Whether your discomfort is recent or something you've been struggling with for longer, your treatment will be tailored to your individual needs.
Based in Hassocks, West Sussex, the clinic welcomes patients from Burgess Hill, Hurstpierpoint, Ditchling, Brighton, Haywards Heath and the surrounding areas.
Why Choose Acupuncture Hassocks to treat your neck pain?
There are so many different therapies and therapists now offering ways to help with your neck pain, so how do you know which therapy, and which therapist to choose?
· Traditional Acupuncture
Katie practices Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, which not only looks at the area of the body that is causing pain, but also at the whole body and the whole person. In this way, Katie is able to affect change on a deeper level as well as relieving the pain, stiffness or inflammation in the neck area. There are local points around those areas, but also distal points that can really get to the root of the problem.
It is a natural, medication-free and pain-free way to treat neck pain.
An experienced and caring Acupuncturist
At Acupuncture Hassocks, Katie provides a friendly, personalised approach to acupuncture in a calm and welcoming clinic environment. Katie graduated with Distinction in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the College of Chinese Medicine in London. Since establishing her practice in Hassocks, she has helped hundreds of patients with a wide variety of health and wellbeing concerns. Every appointment is tailored to the individual, allowing time to understand your symptoms, health history and treatment goals.
Whether you are experiencing neck discomfort, shoulder tension or general muscular aches and pains, you will receive a thoughtful and individual approach to your treatment.
A convenient local clinic: Based in Hassocks, West Sussex, the clinic is easily accessible from Brighton, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Hurstpierpoint and Ditchling.
Low-Cost Acupuncture Treatments (these are not compulsory!)
Acupuncture Hassocks is fortunate to have the facilities to offer low cost ‘multibed’ acupuncture for most pain or injury treatments. There are two treatment couches with privacy curtains around each bay. Treatments are then staggered across appointment times. This means that a full treatment (40 mins) costs only £42. Please mention that you would like to book for multibed when making your appointment.
Ready to do something about your neck pain? Book an appointment with Katie at Acupuncture Hassocks.
Acupuncture for Neck and Shoulder Tension
Neck and shoulder discomfort often occur together.
The trapezius muscles, which extend across the back of the neck and shoulders, can become particularly tight and uncomfortable. This is common in people who spend long periods working at a computer or who tend to carry tension in their upper body.
Some people describe this sensation as having a constant knot between their shoulder blades, while others experience tightness at the base of the skull or across the tops of their shoulders.
Acupuncture treatment can be tailored to the areas where you experience muscular discomfort, with the aim of providing relief from neck and shoulder pain by releasing tight muscles.
Acupuncture for Stiff Neck and Restricted Movement
A stiff neck can make even simple movements uncomfortable.
You might notice difficulty turning your head when reversing the car, looking over your shoulder or checking your surroundings when walking.
Neck stiffness can be associated with muscular tension, prolonged periods in one position or other musculoskeletal problems.
Your treatment will be tailored to your symptoms and individual circumstances, with particular attention paid to the areas of discomfort.
If your neck pain is accompanied by significant weakness, numbness, tingling or other unusual symptoms, it is important to seek appropriate medical assessment.
What happens during an acupuncture treatment for neck pain?
At Acupuncture Hassocks, Katie takes an individual approach to every patient. Your first appointment at Acupuncture Hassocks will begin with a consultation to understand your neck pain and how it is affecting you.
Katie will ask about:
Where you experience pain or stiffness.
How long you have been experiencing symptoms.
Whether your discomfort is constant or comes and goes.
Whether you have difficulty turning or moving your neck.
Your general health, lifestyle and medical history.
Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic techniques, including pulse and tongue diagnosis, may also be used.
Following your consultation, Katie will select acupuncture points appropriate to your individual needs. Acupuncture involves inserting very fine needles into carefully selected points on the body including muscles and surrounding tissues of the neck, shoulders or upper back. The acupuncture points selected will depend on your individual presentation and may include points around the neck, shoulders, back and elsewhere on the body.
Katie also uses an infrared heat lamp where appropriate, which provides a lovely warming sensation during treatment.
The aim is to provide a comfortable, calm and welcoming environment where you can feel relaxed during the treatment.
How many acupuncture treatments will I need?
Everyone is different, and the number of treatments required will depend on your individual circumstances. For more recent muscular discomfort, you may wish to start with an initial treatment and assess how you feel afterwards. For longer-standing or recurring neck pain, a course of appointments are likely to be required.
Katie will discuss an appropriate treatment approach with you following your initial consultation. As a guideline, pain and tightness is usually significantly reduced after the first session, however mutiple treatments (most often 2-6) are usually required to maintain the improvement in the longer term.
What Causes Neck Pain?
Neck pain is extremely common and can have many different causes. The neck supports the weight of the head and allows an extensive range of movement, making it particularly vulnerable to muscular tension, stiffness and strain.
Some common contributing factors include:
Poor posture and desk work
Spending long periods sitting at a desk, looking down at a laptop or using a mobile phone can contribute to muscular tension and discomfort around the neck and shoulders.
Muscular tension and tight shoulders
The muscles surrounding the neck and upper back can become tight and uncomfortable, particularly when we spend long periods in one position or experience physical and emotional tension.
Stress and tension
Stress can influence the way we hold our bodies, often causing us to unconsciously tighten our shoulders, jaw and neck muscles. Over time, this may contribute to feelings of stiffness and discomfort.
Sleeping position
An unsuitable pillow or awkward sleeping position can leave you waking with a stiff, uncomfortable neck.
Repetitive movements and overuse
Activities involving repetitive movements, prolonged driving, lifting or exercise can place additional demands on the muscles and soft tissues around the neck.
Previous injuries
Previous injuries can sometimes leave people experiencing ongoing discomfort or restricted movement. New neck pain following an accident or significant injury should always be medically assessed.
How do I book an Acupuncture Appointment for my back pain?
You can book your first appointment online by clicking on the button below:
What if I don't like the idea of low cost multibed acupuncture?
Multibed appointments are not obligatory! Many patients prefer to have a private session, at least initially, and this is absolutely fine! Multibed is simply there as an option for those who prefer a more affordable option, but it is absolutely your choice whether you decide to have a multibed treatment or a private one. Initial consultation appointments for musculoskeletal pain cost £65 for 45 minutes.
How can I find out more about how Acupuncture Hassocks can help with neck pain?
To find out more about how Katie at Acupuncture Hassocks can help with neck pain or injury, fill in the contact form or email Katie at acupuncturehassocks@gmail.com.
Where is Acupuncture Hassocks Clinic Located?
All treatments are carried out at Acupuncture Hassocks Clinic based in Hassocks, West Sussex.
The clinic is in Ockenden Way, Hassocks, BN6 8HS and is near to Hassocks train station, so is easily reachable from Brighton, Burgess Hill or Haywards Heath.
If you are travelling by car from Hurstpierpoint, Ditchling or surrounding areas, there is free on road parking.
