There are neck massagers and there are neck MASSAGERS,,this
is the optimum system for healing
A tension headache is the most common type of headache.
It is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck,
and is often associated with muscle tightness in the
neck.Tension headaches occur when neck and scalp muscles
become tense, or contract. The muscle contractions can
be a response to stress, depression, head injury, or
anxiety.
Any activity that causes the head to be held in 1 position
for a long time without moving can cause a headache.
Activities may include typing or other computer work,
fine work with the hands, and using a microscope. Sleeping
in a cold room or sleeping with the neck in an abnormal
position may also trigger a tension headache.
They may
occur at any age, but are most common in adults and
older teens.
Neck Headache, or as it is known medically - Cervicogenic
Headache, is a secondary headache disorder. In other
words, your headache is caused by a neck joint problem.
The good news is that by fixing your neck problem, your
neck headache can be alleviated. Researchers feel that
neck headache accounts for up to 22% of all headaches
seen clinically. (Racicki et al 2013; Watson 2014)
Symptoms and Signs
Neck pain can feel like
any of the following:
Stiff neck that makes turning the head difficult
Sharp or stabbing pain in one spot
Soreness or tenderness in a general area
Pain that radiates down into the shoulders, arms, or fingers; or radiates
up into the head
headaches,
tingling in the arms,
muscle pain,
fever,
stiff neck,
throat pain,
tenderness,
weakness of the arms.
Your neck headache can originate from a variety of musculoskeletal
and neurovascular structures in your upper neck; including
the upper three neck joints, C2/3 disc, spinal cord coverings
and neck muscles. A dysfunction in these areas can trigger
pain signals that travel to your trigeminocervical nucleus
(TCN) in your brainstem. This information is then transmitted
into your brain and interpreted as a headache (Bogduk
2003).
Neck Muscles
Your
neck and shoulder muscles that originate
from your neck will cause pain if they are
overworking, knotted or in spasm. |
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A stiff neck is typically characterized
by soreness and difficulty moving the neck, especially
when trying to turn the head to the side. A stiff neck
may be accompanied by a headache, shoulder pain, or arm
pain and cause the individual to turn the entire body – as
opposed to the neck – to try to look to the side.
Do You Have Computer Neck?
When we sit in front of
a computer, books, drafting plans, or whatever
forces us to hunch forward continuously, we go
into—and perpetuate—a physical state
requiring low energy to sustain. The body, over
time, will adapt to this state, shortening muscles,
ligaments and fascia in response to saving energy.
It’s efficient, but entropy increases and
breakdown/deterioration speeds up—this
leads to a hunched forward posture and the spine
also molds to accommodate the other tissue changes.
I call this posture: computer neck syndrome.
Obviously, this gravity-induced
posture will lead to pain, muscular imbalances
and increased deterioration...Source |
Some of your neck muscles
overwork when protecting injured
neck joints. Other neck muscles become weak
with disuse, which places further
demand on your overworking muscles resulting in muscle
fatigue related symptoms.
Your neck muscles
work optimally when they have normal resting tension,
length, strength, power and endurance.
Risk factors for neck pain include injury from involvement
in contact sports, motor-vehicle accidents, bull or bronco
horse riding, etc. Prevention of neck pain in the context
of these activities should include neck strengthening
exercises and often regular neck massage.
Does
Massage help Neck, Pain ???
How Massage Helps
Regular neck massage helps keep your entire neck free
of pain, When you're suffering from neck pain, the neck
massager will focus the treatment,for deep penetrating
relief,,way more efficent than trying to massage yourself
:)
A Few years ago the question used to be – Does
massage help neck pain? Since then there have been numerous
studies which have led medical practitioners to advocate
neck massage therapy as a safe, non-invasive, low risk
method for controlling neck pain. Massage provides physical
benefits by manipulating soft tissueswhich leads to pain
alleviation. In addition to physical benefits Neck massage
provides psychological comfort by release of ‘endorphins’ (feel
good chemicals) in the body.
Using the Alternative T.E.N.S. pads(Transcutaneous
Electrical Nerve Stimulation) Pulse Pads send stimulating
pulses along
nerve
strands and across the skin’s surface. These impulses
help reduce pain by encouraging the body to produce more
endorphins and act as a natural painkiller.
Utilizing the T.E.N.S. Pulse Pads, it can
target and hone in on aching muscle areas alleviating habitual
pain, restricted
muscle movement, and reduce built-up lactic acid in muscles.
By stimulating your nerves through electro
pulses, it releases endorphins that help decrease or block
pain signals
to the brain, providing you with pain relief .
Remember that after a neck
strain/sprain, the muscles in the neck will
often become tight, guarding the affected area
and limiting motion and mobility. Anything
that can be done to safely alleviate muscle
tension, improve range of motion, and promote
blood circulation to the affected area, is
going to help the healing process. |
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Electronic
Pulse Back and Neck Massager with Far Infrared
Heating
Features :
100% brand new and high quality
Application:Neck
Material:ABS
Electric impulse frequency:0-1000Hz
Electric impulse
width:20-400µs
6 modes
16 Amplitude levels
Power supply: 2 x AAA dry cell
Can use 7 hours continuously (not included)
Shipping : Worldwide
Ships in: 1-3 Business Days
Delivery: Estimated 3-7 Business Days
Warranty: 12 Months
Package includes: 1
x Neck Massager Machine, Cable, 2 T.E.N.S Pulse
Pads, and 1 User Manual. *Batteries are not included.
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