Neck Pain & Headache
Addressing stiff neck, frequent headaches, and shoulder pain
Your neck supports your head all day long. When poor posture and excessive tension accumulate, symptoms extend beyond neck pain to headaches, shoulder pain, and arm numbness.
Why do neck pain and headaches occur together?
When neck muscles (trapezius, suboccipital, sternocleidomastoid) become tense, they create referred pain patterns that cause headaches. These headaches temporarily subside with painkillers but keep recurring unless the root cause is addressed.
Additionally, when neck posture is misaligned (forward head, rounded shoulders), effects extend to shoulders, back, and arms. At Yonsei Shinmyung, we evaluate and treat neck, headaches, and shoulders together.
Main Conditions
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Hard knots (trigger points) in neck and shoulder muscles that spread pain to other areas when pressed.
Learn More →Tension Headache
Band-like tightening headache. The most common headache type stemming from neck and shoulder tension.
Learn More →Forward Head & Rounded Shoulders
Head protruding forward with shoulders rolled inward. A common cause of neck, shoulder, and back pain.
Learn More →Jaw-Neck Connection
Complex symptoms where jaw problems affect neck pain, or vice versa.
Learn More →Do you have these symptoms?
Stiff neck in the morning
Neck feels stiff upon waking, gradually loosening with movement.
Heavy, aching back of head
Headache starting from the back of head, spreading to sides and behind eyes.
Pain spreading from neck to shoulder
Neck stiffness extending to shoulders and shoulder blade area with heavy sensation.
Arm numbness and cold hands
Numbness or coldness radiating from neck through arms to fingers.
Worse with computer work
Prolonged sitting causes neck and shoulder stiffness with headaches.
Dizziness accompanies pain
Dizziness or foggy feeling occurs alongside neck stiffness.
Treatment Approach
Circulation Therapy
Three-phase approach (Downshift→Activate→Integrate) to restore blocked circulation and release stiff fascia.
Learn More →Circulation HD
Trigger point injections and fascial hydrodissection to release tense muscles and adhesed fascia.
Learn More →Circulation PT
One-on-one personalized therapy to correct forward head and rounded shoulder posture.
Learn More →Youth Headache Management Program
Specialized care for adolescent neck pain and headaches. Addresses posture issues from prolonged studying and smartphone use.
View Program →Frequently Asked Questions
Neck Pain & Headache Consultation
We provide accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.
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