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Neck massage in Turin for neck pain

Neck massage (in Italian, massaggio alla cervicale) is a manual treatment that uses finger pressure and stretching of the muscle fascia to help loosen tight neck muscles, relieve pain and give back mobility when your neck is stiff. In Turin it is given by Mihail Crigan, a sports massage practitioner, at the Crigan Massaggi studio, Via Monginevro 76/F, in Borgo San Paolo: a session lasts 60 minutes, costs 60 € and is by appointment.

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Neck and shoulder massage to release tension in the neck area
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Duration
60 minutes
Price
60 € per session
Where
Via Monginevro 76/F, Turin
Booking
By appointment
+39 334 858 8535

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The treatment

What is neck massage for?

The aim of a neck massage is to relieve neck pain. With the right techniques Mihail Crigan works on the tight muscles of the neck area to loosen them and give your neck more mobility.

The massage is combined with stretching of the muscle fascia, which makes the tissues more elastic. Done professionally and regularly, neck massages help keep pain under control and prevent more serious problems.

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Choose it if

Your neck hurts or you cannot turn your head

  • You wake up with a stiff neck after catching a chill or sleeping awkwardly.
  • You work many hours at the computer and tension builds up in your neck and shoulders.
  • Your headache starts from the top vertebrae of the neck.

Another treatment is better if

The pain is in your back, arms or legs

  • Knots in several places, not just the neck: go for the deep tissue massage.
  • The pain started after whiplash or an injury: see your doctor first.
  • You have tingling or loss of strength in your arms and hands that does not go away: this is not something for massage alone.

Benefits

What are the benefits of neck massage?

These are the main benefits of the treatment given by Mihail Crigan, and you notice them more with regular sessions.

Looser neck muscles

Finger pressure and targeted strokes help release knots in the neck muscles.

Relief from neck pain

With less tight muscles, the massage helps ease pain in the neck area.

More freedom to turn your head

Your neck turns and bends again with less stiffness: real help when you wake up with a stiff neck.

More elastic muscle fascia

The stretching combined with the massage gives back elasticity to the muscle fascia of the neck.

Relief for headaches too

When a headache comes from knots around the top three neck vertebrae, releasing that tension can bring relief.

Prevention over time

Together with sport and attention to posture, regular massages help keep your neck healthy.

When to have it

When should you have a neck massage? Who is it for?

A neck massage is useful when your neck is stiff, sore or hard to turn, as in these situations.

After catching a chill

After a journey next to an open window or under the air conditioning you may wake up with a stiff neck: the cold makes the neck muscles tighten, and they pull with every movement. The massage helps loosen them and get your mobility back.

If you slept awkwardly

A night in a bad position, perhaps all on one side, can leave your neck stiff and sore when you wake up: stretching and finger pressure help bring relief.

If you work many hours at the computer

Spending a lot of time at a desk means holding your neck in a poor position for long periods. To work out which habits to change, also read the article on the downsides of remote working for the neck and back.

If your sport loads your shoulders

Sports that overload the shoulders also put strain on the neck muscles. If you train often, you can add the sports massage, designed for preparation and recovery.

Do you also have pain in your back, arms or legs? Discover the deep tissue massage too, which works on knots with finger pressure on trigger points.

The causes

What causes neck pain?

The most common causes of neck pain are linked to everyday habits:

  • Poor posture
  • A sedentary lifestyle
  • Catching a chill
  • Sports that overload the shoulders
  • Stress
  • Unsuitable pillows or mattresses

If these causes go on over time, the risk grows that the pain turns into chronic cervicalgia, with frequent or constant discomfort. Prevention is better: sport, attention to posture throughout the day and regular massages.

Tired woman at the computer: poor posture at the desk is one of the causes of neck pain
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The complaint

What is cervicalgia?

Cervicalgia, the medical term for neck pain (in Italy often simply called “la cervicale”), is a very common complaint that causes recurring or constant pain throughout the neck area. It affects both women and men and, partly because of the long hours we spend with technology, today it shows up in every age group.

What are the symptoms of cervicalgia?

Cervicalgia must be diagnosed by a doctor: massage can go alongside the doctor's advice to bring relief to the neck muscles, without replacing check-ups and treatment.

The session

How does a session at Crigan Massaggi work?

At your first neck session Mihail asks whether you work at a computer, whether you have caught a chill and whether the pain goes up into your head. The work stays on the neck area and the shoulders: there is no insisting if there has been a recent injury. Between sessions, your posture at the desk also matters: a few minutes of stretching are worth more than a one-off massage.

Every neck massage session at the Via Monginevro 76/F studio follows four steps, and you are always treated by Mihail Crigan in person.

  1. 1

    Where the neck pain starts

    Mihail Crigan asks where you feel pain, since when, and about your habits: work, posture, sport, pillow and mattress.

  2. 2

    60 minutes of treatment

    Finger pressure and stretching of the muscle fascia work on the neck muscles, with 100% pure organic oils.

  3. 3

    Advice and exercises

    At the end of the session you get advice on posture and stretching exercises to repeat at home or at the office.

  4. 4

    A specialist, if needed

    If the complaint needs a closer assessment, a consultation with a physiotherapist and a physiatrist is possible, thanks to the collaboration with Dr Oriano Casamenti of STUDIO RONEFOR.

How often can you have it? It is a massage focused on pain: you need at least 3 days between sessions, so no more than two a week; for relaxing massages there is no real limit. More answers in the massage FAQ.

Safety

When should you avoid a neck massage or ask your doctor first?

Neck massage is a wellness treatment, not a therapy. Before booking, it is wise to check with your doctor if:

  • the neck pain started after an injury or whiplash;
  • you have tingling or loss of strength in your arms or hands that does not go away;
  • you have a fever;
  • you are pregnant.

If in doubt, always ask your doctor, and tell Mihail Crigan about any conditions you have or treatments you are following.

Certified training

What training does Mihail Crigan have in neck massage?

Mihail Crigan, owner and sole practitioner at Crigan Massaggi, holds the certificate “Specializzazione in massaggio alla zona cervicale” (specialisation in neck massage) from DIABASI® Scuola Professionale di Massaggio, following the DIABASI® method: 16 hours of training, Turin, 30 October 2016. He also holds the 224-hour DIABASI® national diploma as a sports massage practitioner (Operatore in massaggio sportivo).

DIABASI® certificate for the specialisation course in neck massage issued to Mihail Crigan
DIABASI® certificate “Specializzazione in massaggio alla zona cervicale” (specialisation in neck massage), Turin, 2016.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about neck massage in Turin

How much does a neck massage cost at Crigan Massaggi in Turin?

At the Crigan Massaggi studio, Via Monginevro 76/F, Turin, a 60-minute neck massage costs 60 €, like every other massage, and the length can be agreed with Mihail Crigan. With the pack of 10 massages of your choice, each session costs 50 € instead of 60 € (see the studio's offers).

Does neck massage also help with headaches?

It can help when the headache is linked to tension in the neck muscles: according to Mihail Crigan, knots around the top three neck vertebrae can cause headaches and sometimes dizziness. If the headache is severe, frequent or different from usual, see your doctor first.

How many neck massage sessions do you need, and how often?

It depends on the complaint, your age and your lifestyle: as a rule, about 5 sessions between 18 and 40 for people who play sport, and about 10 between 40 and 65 for people who lead a healthy life, always assessed case by case. Neck massage is focused on pain: you need at least 3 days between one session and the next, so no more than two sessions a week.

Is heat or cold better for a stiff neck?

According to Mihail Crigan of Crigan Massaggi, heat is suitable for muscle knots, such as a neck that has seized up after catching a chill. Cold is used instead for inflammation and injuries such as sprains and strains: if the pain started after an injury, ask your doctor first.

What is the difference between neck massage and deep tissue massage?

Neck massage focuses on the neck, with finger pressure and stretching of the muscle fascia. Deep tissue massage works on knots in the back, arms, legs and feet, with finger pressure on trigger points. If you are not sure which to choose, describe the problem to Mihail Crigan when you book.

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What do clients say about Crigan Massaggi?

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Treatments

Mihail Crigan's other massages

Same fee for every treatment: 60 minutes for 60 €. For back pain and aching arms and legs there is the deep tissue massage; if you play sport, the sports massage.

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Deep tissue massage

For back pain, arm and leg tightness, and trigger-point work after heavy or desk work.

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Neck and cervical massage

For a stiff neck, desk posture and tension headaches linked to the cervical area.

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Sports massage

Before and after training or a race: recovery, muscle elasticity and injury prevention.

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Maori massage

Wooden tools: deep tissue, drainage and toning, including on highly developed muscle.

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Thai Oil Massage

Pressure along the meridians, friction and moderate stretching with essential oils, on the table.

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Manual lymphatic drainage

Vodder method for fluid retention, swelling and cellulite: slow, gentle and relaxing.

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Ayurvedic massage

Traditional Indian massage for people who feel the cold or have a low pain threshold.

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Hawaiian Lomi Lomi

Relaxing massage with coconut oil when you need to leave daily stress behind.

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By appointment

Book your neck massage in Turin

Tell Mihail Crigan how long your neck has been hurting and when you feel it: together you will book a 60-minute session at the Via Monginevro 76/F studio.

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