Important Facts About Neck Pain
About 75% of the population experiences neck pain at some point in their lives. Prevalence is higher in office and computer workers. Neck pain can originate from muscles, joints or ligaments. Some conditions may even cause the pain to radiate to the shoulders and arms.
Neck Pain Treatment Options?
Surgery is not always the answer. There are many noninvasive treatments to try before considering surgery. The neck is composed of seven bones, with joints on each side of the neck. This makes the neck the most flexible part of the spine. Schedule a visit with one of our providers to discuss the treatment options best suited for your condition.
What Are My Treatment Options?
- Physical Therapy or Exercises
- Massage Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Brace Support
- Trigger Point Injections
- Medial Branch Blocks/ Radiofrequency Ablation
- Epidural Injections
- Spinal Cord Stimulator
COMMON CAUSES OF NECK PAIN
- Sprains/Strains
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Herniated or ruptured discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Arthritis
- Muscle spasms
- Referred pain (i.e., headache, shoulder)
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
Fluoroscopy Imaging
Fluoroscopy guided injections improves accuracy for spinal injections.
Fluoroscopy allows for multi-angle views to ensure accuracy.
