Neck pain and a feeling of heat throughout the head
symptom
A week ago, the patient developed neck pain after running while carrying luggage. They visited an orthopedic clinic and were prescribed a topical pain reliever, which they applied for a week but found little relief. They came to our clinic with constant pain. The pain worsens when looking upwards in the neck and around the back of the right ear, and the patient also experiences a feeling of heat throughout the head and excessive sweating.
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Visitors
Female
60's
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Period
February 2024 - March 2024
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Visit Frequency per week
2 - 3
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Number of Visits
3
Treatment and progress
Upon arrival at the clinic, the patient experienced severe neck pain, primarily concentrated on the right side, and exhibited significant tension in the neck, back, and upper shoulders.
Since the tension in the neck was particularly severe, acupuncture was performed on acupoints on the back, hands, and knees that are related to this area.
Next, because of the strong sensation of heat in the head and tension in the back of the head, acupuncture was performed on pressure points on the back.
After the treatment, the feeling of heat subsided and the excessive sweating also eased. The neck pain was reduced, although some remained, but it had decreased even further by the second treatment.
By the third visit, the feeling of heat in the head had disappeared, and the symptoms of excessive sweating had also eased.
Acupressure points used
Summary
This case involved a patient who, due to pre-existing shoulder stiffness and tension, ran, resulting in excessive tension in the back muscles and restricted neck movement. Gradual improvement was achieved through treatment aimed at reducing muscle tension and pain.
In this case, the relaxation of neck muscle tension improved blood flow to the head, resulting in a reduction of hot flashes and an improvement in excessive sweating.
Staff in charge
Seiya Fujieda
Acupuncture clinic for the case:Eda Acupuncture and Massage Clinic
