At some point of our lives we come across a time when we may suffer from neck pain or back pain or a combination of both. Every case may not be chronic but the acute ones create a lot of problem and at such a time, due to neck pain or the back pain, we may feel like a disabled person.

Neck and back pain mostly occur when the spinal cord, the bone, that supports and provides balance to our entire body, gets injured somehow and in that case muscle spasms at the back or neck may happen.

Among the available remedies for neck and back pain, acupuncture is one of the most fruitful remedy. Because of its affect, the treatment has become one of the first choices for people suffering from the pain. The number of patients, suffering from this type of pain, is increasing and the positive results acquired from acupuncture have also lead doctors to suggest the same as a remedy.

The pain in the neck or the back doesn't remain static, that is, it doesn't remain in one position. After a period of time, it starts spreading to the surrounding areas. The pain in the back moves downward and spreads along the rib structure. The neck pain flows down the shoulders and sometimes may move upward that can cause you to have an unbearable head ache as well. In chronic cases the person suffering from it may lose his patience and become rude.

Thus, it’s very necessary to get neck and back pain treated properly . Apart from acupuncture, there is another effective remedy that can relieve you of neck and back pain and that is, massage. It can be a simple oil massage or massage along with a hot treatment. Massage works on the same principal as acupuncture, where it stimulates the nerves and blood vessels and provides relief to the muscles. Thus, it helps one to get relief from the terrible pain.