Neck tremors: Progress report after approximately 8 months — Stable for over 4 months —
symptom
The patient began experiencing neck tremors approximately three years ago. These tremors were triggered by worsening neck and shoulder stiffness and mental stress. The patient had been receiving herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment at another clinic, which showed signs of improvement, but transferred to our clinic due to its closure.
The symptoms at the initial consultation were as follows:
• Chronic neck and shoulder stiffness
• Neck tremors about once a week
• Headaches about once a week
There was no specific diagnosis at the hospital, suggesting the involvement of psychosomatic factors.
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Visitors
Female
20's
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Period
February 2025 - March 2026
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Visit Frequency per week
About 3 times a month
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Number of Visits
10
Treatment and progress
Palpation revealed muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, and abdomen.
Acupuncture treatment was performed with the aim of relieving tension in the neck, shoulders, and abdomen.
1th time, February 2th
After the treatment, we checked for looseness in the neck and abdomen.
2th time, February 16th
I felt tired the next day, but my health has been fine since then. I used to experience neck tremors when I was nervous, but the severity has clearly decreased.
3th time, February 31th
No neck tremors. Only slight neck and shoulder stiffness.
4th time, February 14th
No more tremors. Headaches have disappeared. Neck and shoulder stiffness is only occasionally noticeable.
5th time, February 1th
No neck tremors. No more neck or shoulder stiffness.
6th time, February 13th
The tremors started again before my period began.
7th time, February 1th
I've been feeling well since the last treatment, and I haven't experienced any tremors.
8th time, February 13th
The patient reported experiencing neck tremors twice two weeks ago. They also mentioned feeling unwell, possibly due to anemia.
9th time, February 6th
The tremors have not reappeared since the treatment. My health is good.
10th time, February 11th
The tremors have subsided, and my condition remains stable.
11th time, February 27th
The patient came to the clinic because, although there was no neck tremor, there was neck stiffness and anxiety that "tremors might start." After the treatment, the relaxation of tension was confirmed.
12th time, February 22th
The patient has been feeling well since the last treatment. There has been no recurrence of tremors.
13th time, February 28th
The condition has remained good since then. There have been no tremors. The patient came in for a maintenance visit.
Acupressure points used
Summary
The neck tremors were thought to fluctuate due to muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, and abdomen, as well as the influence of mental stress, the menstrual cycle, and poor physical condition (feeling anemic). The tremors subsided quickly after the start of treatment, and the patient remained stable without recurrence for approximately two months from July 16th.
Subsequently, temporary relapses occurred during the premenstrual period, but these subsided quickly, and the severity of symptoms also decreased. It is believed that the continued relaxation of tension in the neck, shoulders, and abdomen significantly reduced the frequency of relapses.
There have been no recurrences since mid-October, and the condition remains stable as of December. No neck tremors have reappeared since then, and the patient has been able to maintain a good condition by addressing stiffness and anxiety promptly. Currently, the patient is being monitored while continuing maintenance treatments.
