{"id":10717,"date":"2025-06-28T00:22:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T17:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/?p=10717"},"modified":"2025-06-28T00:22:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T17:22:00","slug":"neck-and-shoulder-pain-identify-and-treat-it-the-right-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/neck-and-shoulder-pain-identify-and-treat-it-the-right-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Neck and shoulder pain &#8211; Identify and treat it the right way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/problems-we-treat\/neck-pain\/\">Neck pain<\/a> is a widespread issue often dismissed as normal, but ignoring its root cause can lead to serious complications, impacting daily life. To gain deeper insight, we turn to <a href=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/doctors\/dr-timothy-gallivan\/\">Dr. Timothy Gallivan<\/a>, a Doctor of Chiropractic with over 20 years of experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/treatment-for-neck-and-shoulder-pain-with-dr-tim-at-acc-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10718\" src=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/treatment-for-neck-and-shoulder-pain-with-dr-tim-at-acc-1.png\" alt=\"treatment for neck and shoulder pain with dr tim at acc 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/treatment-for-neck-and-shoulder-pain-with-dr-tim-at-acc-1.png 600w, https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/treatment-for-neck-and-shoulder-pain-with-dr-tim-at-acc-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Neck and shoulder pain can affect anyone, from children who slouch while studying or using devices, to drivers, office workers, or professionals like dentists and aestheticians who maintain forward head postures. This makes all ages and occupations with specific habits vulnerable to this issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key indicators to observe include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Persistent pain over an extended period<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pain spreading to nearby areas, causing dizziness or vertigo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pain radiating to shoulders and arms, leading to numbness, discomfort, or even sleep issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stiffness and pain, particularly upon waking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If left unaddressed, neck and shoulder pain can lead to severe and potentially debilitating consequences, significantly impacting overall health and quality of life, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Reduced cervical spine mobility<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Muscle inflammation and swelling around the neck<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Damage to cervical discs and nerves\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Severe cases involving nerve or disc damage may require surgery, which carries risks and long recovery times. Conservative treatments, however, offer a safer, more effective approach to managing this condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/\">ACC Chiropractic Clinic<\/a> \u2013 a member of FV group and Thomson Medical Group Singapore, treatment combines Chiropractic and Physical Therapy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/acc-combined-therapies\/rehabilitation-program\/\">Rehabilitation<\/a> for a holistic approach to relieve neck pain and other musculoskeletal issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chiropractic involves precise manual adjustments to realign vertebrae, restoring neck and spine flexibility. This specialized technique demands extensive training\u2014over 8 years and 4,000 hours of study\u2014to ensure accurate diagnosis and safe, effective treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In Vietnam, Chiropractic is not yet formally certified, so patients must choose reputable facilities and skilled practitioners to avoid ineffective or harmful treatments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/acc-combined-therapies\/physiotherapy\/\">Physiotherapy<\/a> includes advanced methods like high-intensity <a href=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/acc-combined-therapies\/class-iv-laser-therapy\/\">laser therapy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/acc-combined-therapies\/shockwave-therapy\/\">Shockwave therapy<\/a>, intensive muscle therapy, and <a href=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/acc-combined-therapies\/dts-decompression-traction-therapy\/\">DTS spinal decompression traction<\/a>. These techniques regenerate muscle tissue, relieve nerve pressure, and reduce pain by creating space between vertebrae and discs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Rehabilitation program enhances spinal mobility, particularly in the cervical region, promoting flexibility and stability to prevent stiffness and reduce pain recurrence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Tim stresses that chronic pain can be discouraging, but persistence is key. Adopting proper posture, healthy habits, and a positive mindset, combined with the right treatment, can lead to significant recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/treatment-for-neck-and-shoulder-pain-with-dr-tim-at-acc-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10719 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/treatment-for-neck-and-shoulder-pain-with-dr-tim-at-acc-2.png\" alt=\"treatment for neck and shoulder pain with dr tim at acc 2\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/treatment-for-neck-and-shoulder-pain-with-dr-tim-at-acc-2.png 600w, https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/treatment-for-neck-and-shoulder-pain-with-dr-tim-at-acc-2-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Take charge of your health journey\u2014you deserve a life free from persistent pain.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t let neck and shoulder pain hold you back from living your best life! Take the first step toward lasting relief by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zalo.me\/72025473928514393\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contacting ACC Clinic today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Get personalized guidance, expert answers to your questions, and book an appointment to start your journey to recovery. Act now\u2014your health deserves it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neck pain is a widespread issue often dismissed as normal, but ignoring its root cause can lead to serious complications, impacting daily life. To gain deeper insight, we turn to Dr. Timothy Gallivan, a Doctor of Chiropractic with over 20 years of experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions. 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