The neck is a complex region made up of many interconnecting structures. These bones, discs, muscles, tendons and ligaments work together to allow the neck to bend and rotate. Damage to any of these structures can lead to a patient having neck pain, which can even radiate down the arms. The cause of neck pain may include: arthritis, muscle strain, fracture, disk degeneration or herniation. It is important to diagnose which issue is causing the pain as each diagnosis has a different treatment plan. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce pain and increase functionality. Treatment options include: physical therapy, medication management, and interventional procedures. Additionally, it is important to identify which activities to avoid that may worsen the pain. Your physician can help to reach a diagnosis and treatment plan.
How Neck Pain Affects Your Daily Life?
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Neck pain happens when the bones, joint padding, or nerves in your neck are damaged from aging, injury, or pressure. To fix the pain properly, we must carefully test your neck to find exactly where the root of the problem is hiding.
The natural wearing down of the soft joint padding in your neck, which leads to painful bone-on-bone rubbing when you move.
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The soft cushions between your neck bones bulge out of place, pressing tightly against sensitive spinal nerves and causing sharp pain.
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Using clear X-rays and MRI scans to look closely at your bones, discs, and nerves to find the exact spot causing your symptoms.
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Using special, safe injections to deliver soothing medicine right next to the irritated nerve to calm down swelling and stop the pain.
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Expert Tip: Watch your posture while using phones or computers. Bending your head forward even a little bit puts a heavy, unnatural weight on your neck bones, which speeds up joint wear and tear and causes muscle strain.
Approach
Recovery Time
Incision Size
Anesthesia Used
Non-Surgical
Same Day
Needle Prick
Local Numbing
Major Surgery
Several Months
Large Cut
General Sleep
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