The relationship between the stomach, the phrenic nerve and neck pain

Osteopathy highlights the connections between the stomach, the phrenic nerve and neck pain. The stomach, located under the diaphragm, plays a vital role in digestion and shares nerve links with the diaphragm via the phrenic nerve, which comes from the cervical roots C3-C5.

Origin of neck pain

Stomach disorders can cause tension in the diaphragm, overloading the phrenic nerve and creating pain referred to the neck. Stress and posture amplify these interactions.

Osteopathic treatment

Osteopathy targets these tensions by:

Visceral release: To relieve the stomach.

Relaxation of the diaphragm: Improves mobility and reduces tension.

Cervical techniques: To realign and relax the area.

Advice: Posture and stress management.

Conclusion

By rebalancing these interactions, osteopathy relieves neck pain and improves overall well-being.