Everyone at least once in their life has encountered such unpleasant phenomena as pain in the neck or back of the head. We all know very well that this condition is provoked by a modern lifestyle, working at a computer or an incorrect position in sleep. However, external factors are not always the cause. Often the root of the problem lies in our thinking. Psychosomatics studies the connection between health and thoughts.
We talk about the psychosomatic causes of neck pain and how to get rid of them in order.
What does the neck symbolize in psychosomatics?
In a metaphysical sense, the body and head are symbols of the material and spiritual, for which the neck serves as a connecting link. Therefore, if you suddenly have pain in the neck area, then perhaps the reason lies in an imbalance. There is a war going on between the mind and the soul. You want one thing, but continue to do something completely different, which does not bring satisfaction and, as a result, happiness.
An equally important and common cause of neck problems is mental pain. Feelings of helplessness, unhappiness and inadequacy lead to muscle tension not only in the neck, but also in the shoulders and back. It is not uncommon for people in such situations to experience headaches or migraines.
Psychosomatics – neck as a symbol of flexibility
Without a neck, we would not be able to turn our heads and look in different directions. Its flexibility depends on the health of the neck muscles and vertebrae. Therefore, if neck pain is caused by internal problems and conflicts, then it indicates a lack of flexibility. Such people are stubborn and sometimes cruel. They have a low level of adaptation and are unable to accept other points of view.
Are you afraid of judgment from others or conversations behind your back? Fear can also cause pain and spasms in the neck. If you turn a blind eye to all this, then sooner or later this behavior will manifest itself in physical illness.
How to use the applicator, application zones
In 90% of cases it is necessary to act on the pain zone, and to increase efficiency on additional and auxiliary zones.
The general formulation should always include the core area (spine area).
The main zones are located on the back surface of the torso, head, and neck.
They are named the main ones due to the fact that the areas of skin on both sides of the spine and directly above the spine are closest to the exits of the roots of the cranial and spinal nerves and other structures.
Very important meridians also pass here, which influence all organs and systems of the body in the area in which they pass, control a person’s protective energy, and influence his resistance to diseases.
Thus, multi-needle multi-metal exposure is desirable and most effective on the area of the skin surface above the spine to the right and left of the spinal column and on the back surface of the torso, head and neck. You can apply it to the spine itself.
The choice of the most important area (zone, strip, segment) of the skin on the posterior surface of the body will depend on the main diagnosis, pathology, area of damage to certain organs, and the level of segmental innervation of these organs.
In the methodological recommendations for the use of Lyapko's application therapy, a schematic drawing is always given for each disease indicating the required areas of application.
Auxiliary zones are the anterior surface of the torso, head and neck. Due to the fact that the internal organs and endocrine glands are located directly under the anterior abdominal wall, under the chest, in the neck, face, exposure to them or to individual skin areas (metameres) in these areas using different metal needle applicators helps regulate, normalization, restoration, improvement and activation of the activities of these bodies. The result is achieved faster when using auxiliary zones simultaneously with the main and additional zones.
Accessory zones: zones of the skin of the lower and upper extremities, which are secondary (peripheral) in relation to the (central) structures of the spinal cord and brain. On the inner and outer surfaces of the arms and legs there are zones of “Yin” (female) and “Yang” (male) groups of channels - meridians of organs that have different groups of points that differ in purpose.
Using for applications and influencing various groups of points of certain meridian channels, we have the opportunity to further regulate (change, enhance or decrease) the activity of certain organs and systems (general action). Thus, we intensify the work when applying Lyapko applicators to the main and auxiliary zones and additionally provide a therapeutic effect.
Additional (zones of the skin of the lower and upper extremities) and auxiliary zones (the anterior surface of the torso, head and neck) should also be used in cases where, for a number of reasons, it is impossible to influence the main zone (plaster applied, wound surface). To enhance the therapeutic effect, it is advisable to include in the formulation an effect on symmetrical areas of the healthy side.
Thus, the result is achieved faster when using the main zones simultaneously with additional and auxiliary zones, or if this is not possible, then alternately.
Areas of application for neck pain (Fig. 1): main 2, 3; auxiliary 1, 4, 12, 13; additional 20, 22, 28, 31.
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The following applicators are recommended. Flat applicators: “Romashka M”, “Chance”, “Needle massage pillow”, “Kvadro”, “Narodny”, “Sputnik plus”, “Insoles plus”, “Speckled”.
Application belts: “Baby”, “Universal M”, “Magic ribbon “Health”. Considering the flexibility and elasticity, small pitch of needles 4.3 of the Magic Tape “Health”, it is very comfortable to use on the neck area.
Application rollers: “Face roller M”, “Universal roller M”, “Big roller M”, “Needle ball”.
In the morning and afternoon, roll the cervical-collar area of the back, head, front surface of the body, and also influence the auxiliary areas on the arms and legs; the sensations should be pleasant. They can also be used to warm up the body before a massage.
In addition to the cervical-collar zone, to enhance the effect, it is recommended to simultaneously or alternately use applicators on additional zones on the anterior surface of the body and auxiliary zones on the limbs.
It is better to complete the session by treating the feet using the Insole Plus applicator, which can also be used on all parts of the body.
The exposure time for flat applicators, belts, tapes is 20-30 minutes; Roll with rollers or a “needle ball” for 10-15 minutes.
The course of treatment is 10–14 days, which can be repeated after a break after 1–2 weeks. Such procedures can be used in courses for a long time.
For neck pain, you can use either a manual back massage or a massage using the Pharaoh massager, which can be used through thin fabric or over the body lubricated with oil or cream. The duration of the massage and its intensity determines the desired effect. Long lasting, up to 15 minutes. and more, massage promotes complete relaxation of muscles and creates a sedative (calming) effect. A short massage, 3–5–7 minutes, has a tonic (stimulating) effect. During the session, you should perform circular movements clockwise or longitudinal movements up and down.
After the massage, we recommend laying on a flat applicator for rest and relaxation.
The “Speck” applicator can be fixed on the pain area. Considering the small area of influence, wearing is long - 1 - 3 hours.
Muscle tension in the neck - like a ban
There are some other reasons for the appearance of spasms and tension in the neck muscles. A person himself may not notice how he forbids himself to look where he wants or likes. The so-called “self-restraint”.
Suppressed desire forms an energy block, which eventually turns into muscle tension.
Yes, we often prohibit ourselves from doing something completely unconsciously. There is a fear within us that our interests, fantasies or desires will be judged, so we try with all our might to get rid of them. However, all our feelings and desires do not go away; they remain in the body in the form of energy clots. If there are too many of these prohibitions, then muscle spasms and clamps form in other organs.
Right and left side of the neck
Try to notice which side of your body you feel the pain on. If you only have pain on one side, this may indicate an energy imbalance.
In spiritual teachings, the left and right sides of the body represent feminine and masculine energy. Soul and mind, respectively. If painful sensations are concentrated on the left side, then perhaps a person in his life relies too much on logic, not giving free rein to his feelings and emotions. If pain, on the contrary, manifests itself on the right side, then a person may perceive traits such as rigidity, tenacity and firmness as negative. They lack determination.
Physical blocking
With a physical lock, neck pain usually worsens when the person tries to turn their head. Even if the neck is just very tense, but does not hurt, this also causes enormous discomfort, in which the pain can spread all the way to the back.
Such symptoms are the result of improper body position while working or sleeping. Office workers or schoolchildren often suffer from neck and back pain. In general, people who have to sit at a desk most of the time.
Physiotherapeutic treatment
Physiotherapy for neck pain is a key step in relieving and treating pain. It is a necessary component in the prevention of complications, tissue restoration, and inflammation relief. The treatment regimen can use either one technique or several at once to enhance the therapeutic effect.
The use of physiotherapy enhances the effect of almost any medicinal substance, can help shorten the treatment time for acute diseases, reduce the duration of periods of exacerbation of chronic diseases and increase periods of remission.
Physiotherapeutic treatment for neck pain is aimed at relieving (relieving) pain, improving blood circulation and microcirculation in the affected segment, providing anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous effects, eliminating metabolic and dystrophic disorders, and reducing movement disorders.
Physical treatment methods can be used at the stages of inpatient and outpatient treatment.
In the acute period: after 2-3 days (as the severity of the process subsides), laser therapy, pulsed currents (SMT, DDT, interference currents), magnetic therapy, ultraviolet irradiation of the segmental zone, darsonvalization of the cervical-neck zone of the spine and the occipital region of the head, electrophoresis with substances with local anesthetic, ganglion-blocking effects on pain areas, acupuncture, superficial multi-needle application therapy Lyapko.
The use of Lyapko application therapy in the acute period is permitted, but the individual characteristics of the patient must be taken into account. If the pain intensifies, then you need to wait 2-3 days, if it becomes easier, then you can continue treatment with the Lyapko applicator.
In the remission stage: heat treatment is prescribed, including ozokerite and mud therapy for the cervical-collar area, balneotherapy (iodine-bromine, turpentine baths, laurel baths, bischofite baths), underwater shower-massage, therapeutic massage, manual therapy, and regular physical therapy exercises are required.
Psychosomatics of cervical osteochondrosis
Cervical osteochondrosis can occur due to an unnatural body position, which leads to incorrect position of the vertebrae. Also, dystrophic-degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs can be caused by low mobility or increased load on the spine. Over the years, the discs lose elasticity and the distance between the vertebrae decreases, and the nerves leaving the spinal cord are compressed. Moreover, you can feel the appearance of displacements and sprains in the facet joints.
In psychosomatics, pain caused by osteochondrosis may not necessarily be in the neck. Depending on which part of the spine the problem is with, pain can manifest itself in the shoulder, arm, shoulder blades, back of the head, or even in the eyes. Osteochondrosis in psychosomatics indicates a person’s mental conflict.
Classification
There is an acute form lasting up to 10 days, and chronic neck pain, which can be constant or recurrent. In accordance with the etiopathogenetic classification, two forms of cervicalgia are distinguished:
- Vertebrogenic neck pain. Develops as a result of primary damage to the osteochondral structures of the cervical spine. This includes spondylogenic cervicalgia, associated with bone damage and compression of the spinal cord, and discogenic, caused by deformation of the intervertebral discs.
- Nonvertebrogenic neck pain. It can occur during inflammatory processes in the muscular-ligamentous apparatus, pathologies of internal organs - the pharynx, thyroid gland, lymph nodes and salivary glands. According to localization, pain syndrome is distinguished in the front or in the lateral parts of the neck, in the area of the spinal column. Separately, a sore throat is isolated.
In most cases, neck pain disappears within 1-2 weeks, much less often it lasts from 8 to 12 weeks. Most often, the pain is located in the spine, but sometimes it can “radiate” to the arm (radiculopathy). Localization of pain only in the neck is called cervicalgia, when the pain radiates to the arm - cervico-brachialgia, when radiating to the head - cervicocranialgia.
How to get rid of neck pain and eliminate the psychosomatic cause
You can try to eliminate the psychosomatic causes of neck pain on your own. To do this you need:
- Give free rein to emotions. Any suppression of emotions leads to the formation of energy blocks in the body, which subsequently leads to physical pain. Therefore, you need to be able to express all emotions, whether negative or positive, and do it consciously and on time.
- Develop mental flexibility. It's impossible to always be right. However, if you think the opposite, this is a sure sign of lack of mental flexibility. Learn to accept other points of view and look at situations from different angles. Don’t forget to train your body too, because everything is interconnected.
- Try to identify internal conflicts. It may be a job you don’t like or an environment that is unpleasant to communicate with, but you continue to do it. You should never do something forcefully for a long time, as it will not lead to anything good. Try to change the situation and change something in your life.
- Reason objectively. A stiff neck can be a sign of narrow-mindedness and ignorance of real facts. Try to look at the situation from the perspective of a disinterested person.
- Move. With low physical activity, stagnant energy processes appear in the body. Do gymnastics and move your neck more often. We advise you to buy a miracle roller - it has a very beneficial effect on the spine and back muscles. We recommend a lavender roller from Beauty 365. It will help not only get rid of physical discomfort, but also relax and restore mental balance.
- Listen to your body and emotions. This is not difficult to do: just watch how your body reacts to your actions. What do you do when it starts to hurt? The “Flourish” marathon has a whole block for working with the soul, heart and emotions, which includes meditative practices with the help of which you can find peace and spiritual harmony.
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Application therapy Lyapko
Lyapko applicators in various modifications (plates, rollers, application belts, application tapes) are an original, powerful device with many health-improving therapeutic capabilities.
Their action is based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine - superficial multi-needle acupuncture, as well as on the general physiological mechanisms of life.
Mechanisms of action of the applicator.
The high healing effect of Lyapko applicators is due to a combination of intense reactions:
- reflex-mechanical;
- galvano-electric;
- immunological.
Application therapy has a pronounced analgesic and antispasmodic effect. Improves blood circulation, lymph flow, microcirculation, reduces tissue swelling. Activates tissue mechanisms of immune defense, increases the level of its own opiate peptides and anti-stress hormones in the blood, reduces the level of sensitivity of pain receptors, has a positive psycho-emotional effect and, as a result, stimulates general human adaptation mechanisms. In contact with the skin, the applicator needles stimulate the release of a person’s internal medicines, engaging his “inner doctor” in the work.
It is important to note that local (local) improvement of blood circulation during application therapy occurs without additional stress on the heart, since the work of peripheral circulation increases and the heart rests at this time. This is very important for all categories of patients and, especially, with coronary heart disease, circulatory failure of 1-2 degrees, and elderly people.
For neck pain, many patients experience positive dynamics from Lyapko application therapy. It is combined with all types of medication and physiotherapeutic treatment. The ease of use of Lyapko application devices and their safety make it possible to carry out such procedures at home.
After removing the applicator at the site of its application, all pores are open for 10 minutes, so to improve the healing effect, you can apply ointments and creams that have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.