It is a common experience to feel some pluses of pain in the head after using a computer or mobile phone for a length of time. This experience is not one of a typical headache—rather, it is due to the head being tilted forward for a long time, resulting in stiffness of the shoulder and…
Unlocking the Secrets of Autonomic Nervous Disorders: Understanding the Causes and Treatments
Many people suffer from persistent autonomic nervous disorders. In addition to seeking help from Western medicine, they can also try treatment from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The autonomic nervous system regulates the function of the body’s internal organs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and body temperature. Problems with regulating these systems can result…
3 Stretches and 2 Diet Tips for Alleviating Neck and Back Pain
As more people use “3c” (computers, communication, and consumer) electronic products daily, the likelihood of developing shoulder, neck, and back pain, and even conditions that usually come with more advanced aging, such as hand numbness and buffalo or Dowager’s hump increases broadly across the population. Dr. Chan Chiu-lung, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner from Taiwan We…
Acupuncture to Relieve Neck Pain, Plus 9 Tips to Prevent Cervical Spondylosis
Dr. Jonathan Liu, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner with more than 26 years of professional medical experience, shares the story of one of his patients. Ms. Ren, a middle-aged woman, is fond of literature and spends much of her time reading. At one point, Ren suddenly experienced a sore neck and dizziness after reading…
Wellness Hack: How Using a Mobile Phone Causes Cervical Spinal Injury, and How Can We Fix It?
In 2019, in the “Top Ten Persistent Diseases in the World” published by the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical spondylosis ranked second to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Cervical spondylosis is one of the main causes of pain in modern people. The pace of our lives gets faster than ever. Due to long working hours, hunching…
Wellness Hack: How Using a Mobile Phone Cause Cervical Spinal Injury and How Can We Fix It?
In 2019, in the “Top Ten Persistent Diseases in the World” published by the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical spondylosis ranked second to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Cervical spondylosis is one of the main causes of pain in modern people. The pace of our lives gets faster than ever. Due to long working hours, hunching…
Wellness Hack: 3 Simple Ways to Treat Stiff Shoulders and Chronic Neck Pain
Have you ever felt you could not move your neck or stiff shoulders after a long work day? Strained neck and shoulders are some common discomforts people experience in a high-stress environment, such as in the workplace, on a crowded street, or even from working from home during the pandemic. Muscle soreness may seem insignificant,…
Neck Pain—Causes and Treatment Options
Just about everyone experiences some form of neck pain throughout their lives—after all, people are living longer overall lifespans. While most neck issues are temporary occurrences, sometimes they can develop into chronic problems. This article focuses on what causes neck pain and both what you can do at home for it and when you should…
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