Head, shoulder, and neck pain
Common acute pain in the head, shoulders, and neck
Article Summary
Head, shoulder, and neck pain is a common health problem in modern life, and many people frequently face this discomfort, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Understanding the causes and symptoms of these acute pains can help you identify them early and seek appropriate treatment.
Common Causes
Muscle tension: Maintaining poor posture for long periods (such as looking down at a phone or computer) can cause tightness in the shoulder and neck muscles.
Injury: An accidental fall or sports-related injury may cause acute pain in the neck or shoulder.
Stress and anxiety: Psychological stress can lead to muscle tension, which in turn can trigger head, shoulder, and neck pain.
Cervical spine problems: A herniated disc or degenerative changes in the cervical spine may cause nerve compression, leading to pain.
Main Symptoms
Neck pain: Usually feels like stabbing pain, soreness, or stiffness.
Shoulder discomfort: May be accompanied by a feeling of tightness or pain in the shoulder.
Headache: Tension headaches or migraines are often associated with shoulder and neck pain.
Arm numbness: The pain may radiate to the arm and be accompanied by numbness or tingling.
How to Manage It
Rest and relaxation: Avoid overusing the shoulder and neck muscles; proper rest can reduce discomfort.
Warm and cold compresses: Depending on the situation, use a warm or cold compress to relieve pain.
Stretching exercises: Gentle stretching exercises can help relax tight muscles.
Professional treatment: If the pain persists or worsens, it is recommended to seek professional medical help for a detailed evaluation and treatment.
Seek Help
If you frequently suffer from acute head, shoulder, and neck pain, please do not ignore it.
Seek medical care early. Through professional diagnosis and treatment, you can regain your health and improve your quality of life.
The pain management team at Xiyi Clinic will wholeheartedly provide you with professional support and advice.
Clinic Hours
Outpatient Schedule
Schedule
Closed on Sundays
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning clinic
10:00 — 13:00
疼痛特診
盧炳昇
院長
Afternoon clinic
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
靜脈曲張特診(單)
許宏隆
醫師
Evening Clinic
5:30 PM ― 8:30 PM
疼痛特診
盧炳昇
院長
疼痛特診
盧炳昇
醫師
疼痛特診
許傳智
醫師
疼痛特診
許宏隆
醫師
疼痛特診
林俊宇
醫師
Outpatient Billing Method
Specialty Pain Clinic / Endogenous Stem Cell Clinic (Director Dr. Ping-Sheng Lu): NT$3,000 (Includes advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound, X-ray imaging, physical examination, and detailed consultation) / Follow-up consultation: NT$1,500
Specialist Men's Health Clinic: Initial Visit $1500 / Follow-up Visit $800
Dr. Chen Yu-Chia | Special Clinic for Head and Neck Pain & Vertigo
First Visit: NT$1,500 / Follow-up Visit: NT$800
Special Clinic for Head & Neck Pain and Vertigo: Initial Consultation $1,500 / Follow-up $800 (including ultrasound)
Dr. Chuan-Chih Hsu | Varicose Vein Special Clinic
First Visit: NT$1,500 / Follow-up Visit: NT$800 (Ultrasound included)
Dr. Chih-Yu Kuo | Special Clinic for Limb Numbness and Neuralgia
Initial Visit: NT$1,500 / Follow-up Visit: NT$800
Dr. Tsou Chun-Lung | Hand Numbness and Carpal Tunnel National Health Insurance Clinic (Single)
First Visit: NT$600 / Follow-up Visit: NT$300
Dr. Yu-Ju Lin | National Health Insurance Outpatient Clinic for Musculoskeletal Pain
First Visit: NT$600 / Follow-up Visit: NT$300
Varicose Veins NHI Clinic: Initial Visit $600 / Return Visit $300
Pharmacist Consultation: First visit $600 / Return visit $300
Notes
The costs of treatments and medications will be assessed and billed by the physician based on the individual's condition.
[Notice of Consultation Fee Adjustment] Effective Friday, January 1, 2027, the following three clinics will be changed to specialty clinics, and the consultation fees will be adjusted as follows:
Dr. Zou Jun-long | Hand Numbness and Carpal Tunnel Specialty Clinic
Dr. Lin Yu-ru | Musculoskeletal Pain Specialty Clinic
Dr. Hsu Hung-lung | Varicose Veins Specialty Clinic
First Visit: NT$600 → NT$1,500
Follow-up Visit: NT$300 → NT$800
Visits on or before December 31, 2026, will still be charged at the current rates. Fees for other clinics remain unchanged. Costs for treatment courses and medications will be evaluated separately by the physician based on individual conditions.
For first-time visits, please allow at least 60 minutes for private clinic appointments and at least 30 minutes for National Health Insurance (NHI) appointments. If you wish to receive examinations or treatments on the day of your first visit, please let us know when scheduling your appointment. Same-day completion is subject to the physician's evaluation, preparation required for the examinations/procedures, and schedule availability on that day.
Clinics marked with (Odd) indicate odd-numbered weeks, and (Even) indicate even-numbered weeks. Please refer to the online booking system for actual appointment dates.
To save your valuable time, please make use of online booking.
Clinic Hours
Outpatient Schedule
Schedule
Closed on Sundays
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning clinic
10:00 — 13:00
疼痛特診
盧炳昇
院長
Afternoon clinic
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
靜脈曲張特診(單)
許宏隆
醫師
Evening Clinic
5:30 PM ― 8:30 PM
疼痛特診
盧炳昇
院長
疼痛特診
盧炳昇
醫師
疼痛特診
許傳智
醫師
疼痛特診
許宏隆
醫師
疼痛特診
林俊宇
醫師
Outpatient Billing Method
Specialty Pain Clinic / Endogenous Stem Cell Clinic (Director Dr. Ping-Sheng Lu): NT$3,000 (Includes advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound, X-ray imaging, physical examination, and detailed consultation) / Follow-up consultation: NT$1,500
Specialist Men's Health Clinic: Initial Visit $1500 / Follow-up Visit $800
Dr. Chen Yu-Chia | Special Clinic for Head and Neck Pain & Vertigo
First Visit: NT$1,500 / Follow-up Visit: NT$800
Special Clinic for Head & Neck Pain and Vertigo: Initial Consultation $1,500 / Follow-up $800 (including ultrasound)
Dr. Chuan-Chih Hsu | Varicose Vein Special Clinic
First Visit: NT$1,500 / Follow-up Visit: NT$800 (Ultrasound included)
Dr. Chih-Yu Kuo | Special Clinic for Limb Numbness and Neuralgia
Initial Visit: NT$1,500 / Follow-up Visit: NT$800
Dr. Tsou Chun-Lung | Hand Numbness and Carpal Tunnel National Health Insurance Clinic (Single)
First Visit: NT$600 / Follow-up Visit: NT$300
Dr. Yu-Ju Lin | National Health Insurance Outpatient Clinic for Musculoskeletal Pain
First Visit: NT$600 / Follow-up Visit: NT$300
Varicose Veins NHI Clinic: Initial Visit $600 / Return Visit $300
Pharmacist Consultation: First visit $600 / Return visit $300
Notes
The costs of treatments and medications will be assessed and billed by the physician based on the individual's condition.
[Notice of Consultation Fee Adjustment] Effective Friday, January 1, 2027, the following three clinics will be changed to specialty clinics, and the consultation fees will be adjusted as follows:
Dr. Zou Jun-long | Hand Numbness and Carpal Tunnel Specialty Clinic
Dr. Lin Yu-ru | Musculoskeletal Pain Specialty Clinic
Dr. Hsu Hung-lung | Varicose Veins Specialty Clinic
First Visit: NT$600 → NT$1,500
Follow-up Visit: NT$300 → NT$800
Visits on or before December 31, 2026, will still be charged at the current rates. Fees for other clinics remain unchanged. Costs for treatment courses and medications will be evaluated separately by the physician based on individual conditions.
For first-time visits, please allow at least 60 minutes for private clinic appointments and at least 30 minutes for National Health Insurance (NHI) appointments. If you wish to receive examinations or treatments on the day of your first visit, please let us know when scheduling your appointment. Same-day completion is subject to the physician's evaluation, preparation required for the examinations/procedures, and schedule availability on that day.
Clinics marked with (Odd) indicate odd-numbered weeks, and (Even) indicate even-numbered weeks. Please refer to the online booking system for actual appointment dates.
To save your valuable time, please make use of online booking.
Clinic Hours
Outpatient Schedule
Schedule
Closed on Sundays
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning clinic
10:00 — 13:00
疼痛特診
盧炳昇
院長
Afternoon clinic
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
靜脈曲張特診(單)
許宏隆
醫師
Evening Clinic
5:30 PM ― 8:30 PM
疼痛特診
盧炳昇
院長
疼痛特診
盧炳昇
醫師
疼痛特診
許傳智
醫師
疼痛特診
許宏隆
醫師
疼痛特診
林俊宇
醫師
Outpatient Billing Method
Specialty Pain Clinic / Endogenous Stem Cell Clinic (Director Dr. Ping-Sheng Lu): NT$3,000 (Includes advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound, X-ray imaging, physical examination, and detailed consultation) / Follow-up consultation: NT$1,500
Specialist Men's Health Clinic: Initial Visit $1500 / Follow-up Visit $800
Dr. Chen Yu-Chia | Special Clinic for Head and Neck Pain & Vertigo
First Visit: NT$1,500 / Follow-up Visit: NT$800
Special Clinic for Head & Neck Pain and Vertigo: Initial Consultation $1,500 / Follow-up $800 (including ultrasound)
Dr. Chuan-Chih Hsu | Varicose Vein Special Clinic
First Visit: NT$1,500 / Follow-up Visit: NT$800 (Ultrasound included)
Dr. Chih-Yu Kuo | Special Clinic for Limb Numbness and Neuralgia
Initial Visit: NT$1,500 / Follow-up Visit: NT$800
Dr. Tsou Chun-Lung | Hand Numbness and Carpal Tunnel National Health Insurance Clinic (Single)
First Visit: NT$600 / Follow-up Visit: NT$300
Dr. Yu-Ju Lin | National Health Insurance Outpatient Clinic for Musculoskeletal Pain
First Visit: NT$600 / Follow-up Visit: NT$300
Varicose Veins NHI Clinic: Initial Visit $600 / Return Visit $300
Pharmacist Consultation: First visit $600 / Return visit $300
Notes
The costs of treatments and medications will be assessed and billed by the physician based on the individual's condition.
[Notice of Consultation Fee Adjustment] Effective Friday, January 1, 2027, the following three clinics will be changed to specialty clinics, and the consultation fees will be adjusted as follows:
Dr. Zou Jun-long | Hand Numbness and Carpal Tunnel Specialty Clinic
Dr. Lin Yu-ru | Musculoskeletal Pain Specialty Clinic
Dr. Hsu Hung-lung | Varicose Veins Specialty Clinic
First Visit: NT$600 → NT$1,500
Follow-up Visit: NT$300 → NT$800
Visits on or before December 31, 2026, will still be charged at the current rates. Fees for other clinics remain unchanged. Costs for treatment courses and medications will be evaluated separately by the physician based on individual conditions.
For first-time visits, please allow at least 60 minutes for private clinic appointments and at least 30 minutes for National Health Insurance (NHI) appointments. If you wish to receive examinations or treatments on the day of your first visit, please let us know when scheduling your appointment. Same-day completion is subject to the physician's evaluation, preparation required for the examinations/procedures, and schedule availability on that day.
Clinics marked with (Odd) indicate odd-numbered weeks, and (Even) indicate even-numbered weeks. Please refer to the online booking system for actual appointment dates.
To save your valuable time, please make use of online booking.
Clinic Hours
Outpatient Schedule
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Schedule
Closed on Sundays
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning clinic
10:00 — 13:00
疼痛特診
盧炳昇
院長
Afternoon clinic
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
靜脈曲張特診(單)
許宏隆
醫師
Evening Clinic
5:30 PM ― 8:30 PM
疼痛特診
盧炳昇
院長
疼痛特診
盧炳昇
醫師
疼痛特診
許傳智
醫師
疼痛特診
許宏隆
醫師
疼痛特診
林俊宇
醫師
Outpatient Billing Method
Specialty Pain Clinic / Endogenous Stem Cell Clinic (Director Dr. Ping-Sheng Lu): NT$3,000 (Includes advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound, X-ray imaging, physical examination, and detailed consultation) / Follow-up consultation: NT$1,500
Specialist Men's Health Clinic: Initial Visit $1500 / Follow-up Visit $800
Dr. Chen Yu-Chia | Special Clinic for Head and Neck Pain & Vertigo
First Visit: NT$1,500 / Follow-up Visit: NT$800
Special Clinic for Head & Neck Pain and Vertigo: Initial Consultation $1,500 / Follow-up $800 (including ultrasound)
Dr. Chuan-Chih Hsu | Varicose Vein Special Clinic
First Visit: NT$1,500 / Follow-up Visit: NT$800 (Ultrasound included)
Dr. Chih-Yu Kuo | Special Clinic for Limb Numbness and Neuralgia
Initial Visit: NT$1,500 / Follow-up Visit: NT$800
Dr. Tsou Chun-Lung | Hand Numbness and Carpal Tunnel National Health Insurance Clinic (Single)
First Visit: NT$600 / Follow-up Visit: NT$300
Dr. Yu-Ju Lin | National Health Insurance Outpatient Clinic for Musculoskeletal Pain
First Visit: NT$600 / Follow-up Visit: NT$300
Varicose Veins NHI Clinic: Initial Visit $600 / Return Visit $300
Pharmacist Consultation: First visit $600 / Return visit $300
Notes
The costs of treatments and medications will be assessed and billed by the physician based on the individual's condition.
[Notice of Consultation Fee Adjustment] Effective Friday, January 1, 2027, the following three clinics will be changed to specialty clinics, and the consultation fees will be adjusted as follows:
Dr. Zou Jun-long | Hand Numbness and Carpal Tunnel Specialty Clinic
Dr. Lin Yu-ru | Musculoskeletal Pain Specialty Clinic
Dr. Hsu Hung-lung | Varicose Veins Specialty Clinic
First Visit: NT$600 → NT$1,500
Follow-up Visit: NT$300 → NT$800
Visits on or before December 31, 2026, will still be charged at the current rates. Fees for other clinics remain unchanged. Costs for treatment courses and medications will be evaluated separately by the physician based on individual conditions.
For first-time visits, please allow at least 60 minutes for private clinic appointments and at least 30 minutes for National Health Insurance (NHI) appointments. If you wish to receive examinations or treatments on the day of your first visit, please let us know when scheduling your appointment. Same-day completion is subject to the physician's evaluation, preparation required for the examinations/procedures, and schedule availability on that day.
Clinics marked with (Odd) indicate odd-numbered weeks, and (Even) indicate even-numbered weeks. Please refer to the online booking system for actual appointment dates.
To save your valuable time, please make use of online booking.
