Back And Neck Pain

While common, back and neck pain can severely diminish musculoskeletal structure or function and your quality of life. At Riverdale Holistic Center in Riverdale, New York, skilled Oriental medicine specialist Rosanna De La Cruz, DACM, L.Ac, and the team offer holistic back and neck pain solutions to restore your way of life and reduce the risk of future problems. Schedule an evaluation by phone or request one online today.

What is back and neck pain?

 

Back and neck pain consists of an uncomfortable feeling in your neck, upper back, mid back, or lower back. The pain may stem from numerous causes, but treating the discomfort naturally may save you money by reducing costly medical procedures or addictive opioid (pain) medications.

 

What can cause back and neck pain?

 

The following conditions may contribute to back and neck discomfort:

 Poor posture
 Strains
 Sprains
 Fractures
 Herniated discs
 Muscle tension
 Pinched nerves
 Sciatica
 Rheumatoid arthritis
 Sports injuries
 Cervical arthritis
 ​Degenerative discs
 Spinal stenosis (narrowed spinal canal)
 Car accident injuries
 Age-related wear-and-tear
 Falls
 Repetitive strain injuries

The cause of back or neck pain isn’t always clear, but many holistic treatment modalities are highly effective and long-lasting solutions.

 

What are the symptoms of back and neck pain?

 

Back and neck pain might present as:

 Dull aching
 Burning discomfort
 Sharp pain
 Numbness
 Tingling
 Radiating discomfort
 Electric shock-like sensations
 Stiffness
 Swelling
 Decreased range of motion
 Reduce mobility
 Headaches

Your symptoms might be mild and disappear on their own over time, feel severe, or progressively worsen over time. See the Riverdale Holistic Center specialists at the first sign of a problem.

 

Which back and neck pain treatments are best for me?

 

Your holistic medicine specialist discusses your medical history, completes a physical exam, weighs you, and checks your vital signs. They may order blood testing, Dutch urine tests, or DNA tests and review imaging to determine how best to treat your pain.

 

Which back and neck pain treatments are available?

 

Riverdale Holistic Center offers an array of back pain treatments that don’t involve opioids, painful injections, or overwhelming elimination diets. The practice’s 100% natural pain-reducing therapies include:

 Acupuncture
 Chinese herbal medicine
 Functional medicine
 Eastern and Western nutrition counseling
 Lifestyle and dietary recommendations
 Dietary supplements
 Stress reduction
 Physical and mental health counseling
 Yoga
 Tai chi
 Tuina massage
 Qigong exercises

Tuina massage uses your provider’s fingers to place pressure on certain areas of the body and achieve harmony, less discomfort, and improved energy flow.

 

Acupuncture consists of very fine needles that target specific tissues. It stimulates holistic healing and naturally diminishes back and neck pain.

 

Qigong consists of injury-specific exercises that improve or maintain musculoskeletal functioning, eliminate discomfort, and enhance your body, spirit, and mind.

 

It’s also important to maintain good posture and to complement your treatments with healthy lifestyle choices. Minimize stress using all-natural stress-reduction techniques.

 

Schedule a visit to Riverdale Holistic Center by phone or request one online today to achieve holistic back and neck pain relief.