I've had serious neck pain for a number of years as a result of poor posture while working at my desk. I never realized how important it is to properly set up your workspace, and how badly you can injure yourself simply by sitting the "wrong" way. Fortunately Sun offers ergonomic training and assistance in setting up your work station, I suggest taking advantage of this program:
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When my problem was first diagnosed (slipped disc), I had months of physical therapy which helped alleviate the pain, and also taught me exercises to help strengthen my muscles, and loosen the tension in my neck. It certainly helped, but I was never close to 100% pain free. Two weeks back I re-injured myself, and decided for an alternative treatment, acupuncture. Almost immediately I felt better, and now after 4 sessions I'm almost pain free....it's amazing! Never again will I dismiss alternative medicine, it's been a godsend. Today I have another therapy session, this time my acupuncturist will be using the "cupping" method, I'm looking forward to that....