Check 3 Common Neck, Shoulder, and Upper Back Pain Points: What Are the Causes?
Office Syndrome is a group of muscle and myofascial pain symptoms resulting from repetitive muscle use over extended periods, causing muscle inflammation and soreness in various body parts, potentially leading to chronic pain.
Common symptoms include:
- Headache
- Eye strain and blurred vision
- Wrist pain, hand numbness, and trigger finger
- Leg stiffness and numbness
- Back pain
- Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain
Let's examine the 3 main causes of neck, shoulder, and upper back pain:
1. Neck, Shoulder, and Upper Back Stiffness:
Caused by muscle overuse from prolonged computer work and static postures.
2. Sharp Pain Radiating Down the Arm:
Caused by nerve compression, such as cervical disc herniation.
3.Chronic Pain or Pain During Movement:
Caused by muscle and tendon inflammation, such as frozen shoulder or overuse injuries.
Muscles commonly affected in these 3 pain points:
Trapezius:
Causes stiffness in the neck and upper back, potentially radiating to the back of the neck, occipital region, and temples.
Levator Scapulae:
Causes stiffness in the neck, shoulder, and scapula, often leading to limited neck movement.
Rhomboids:
Causes pain between the scapula and spine, potentially radiating to the neck or arm.
For those with chronic pain, Refreshy Clinic recommends 3 steps for Office Syndrome treatment:
STEP 1: Physiotherapy with PMS magnetic field stimulation for pain reduction.
STEP 2: Acupressure by skilled traditional Thai medicine practitioners.
STEP 3: Acupuncture to balance the body and improve blood circulation.
