Neck and shoulder pain is a common disease in all ages, but is more common in adults, especially the elderly. This is also the disease related to the cervical spine that causes the most discomfort for patients.

The Spinal Impact Department - Vinmec Times City Hospital was established based on the quintessence and inheritance of two traditional and modern medicine in examination and treatment, with the aim of bringing the most optimal choices to customers. There are currently 17 diseases that the Spinal Impact Department at Vinmec Times City is recognized to examine and treat effectively.

Currently, the number of patients with cervical syndrome is increasing, mainly due to degeneration of the cervical vertebrae. There are many different methods of treatment and pain relief, but electroacupuncture is prominent among them. This is a treatment method that combines traditional medicine with modern medicine, bringing high efficiency.

Neck and shoulder pain is increasingly common not only among athletes but also among workers, civil servants, office workers, students and housewives. Neck neuralgia can be a symptom of many diseases from common to serious such as: Herniated disc, cervical spondylosis, tumors. Therefore, it is necessary to clearly understand the cause of neck neuralgia to have appropriate treatment.

Neck pain is a common complaint among patients presenting to primary care. Approximately 10% to 15% of the world’s population experiences neck pain at any given time, and 40% of the population will experience neck pain in a 12-month period. Causes of neck pain vary from muscle strains/sprains to cervical myelopathy. There is no consensus on the exact treatment of neck pain. This article will help you better understand the 5 points on the neck and effective pain relief solutions.