Neck pain is mostly caused by cervical spondylopathy, intervertebral disc hernia, vertebra injury, and dislocation, as well as whiplash or soft tissue injuries. In this section, we emphasize the treatment of chronic neck pain caused by cervical spondylopathy and intervertebral disc hemia. As for the treatment of cervical soft tissue injuries, refer to next section. In general, acupuncture has remarkable effects for pains of the neck, shoulder, and arm, as well as finger numbness and tingling

Patient was a 53-year-old female. She had suffered with cervical pain that radiated down the  right scapula, forearm, and wrist for a year. Diagnosed with cewical spondylosis, she often took antiinflammatory medications with only temporary  relief. Examinations found tender spots at Dazhui (GV14), Shenzhu (GV12), the right Jianzhongshu  (SI15), Jianwaishu (SI14), nanjing (GB21), Quyuan  (SI13) and Waiguan (TE5). For acupuncture, these tender spots were stimulated twice weekly with the patient in a sitting posture. Needles were retained for 30 min after the generation of needling sensations while infrared radiation was applied to the suprascapular and cervical regions. Since the initial session, much of her pain was relieved. By the ninth session, most pain of the arm and shoulder eased  except slight Soreness on the neck. Through 12 sessions of acupuncture, the entire cervical pain and soreness were alleviated completely.