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Neck pain can be an acute problem caused by an injury (like whiplash), or a chronic condition that develops and may get worse over time (like arthritis in the spine). Providers can use a combination of exams and tests to figure out the cause of neck pain and recommend the best treatmen...
Airrosti Providers use hands-on manual therapy to treat neck pain symptoms to reduce pain, increase mobility, and accelerate healing. NonInvasive No surgery, injections, or prescription medication. Shorter Recovery Time Patients have shorter recovery time with an average of 3.2 visits over 2 weeks....
In most cases, neck pain is only a symptom, not the cause itself. Conventional neck pain treatment often includes: Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation Cervical nerve root block injections to relieve pain Muscle relaxants to relieve tension Narcotic pain medications Ice and/or heat ...
In general, we’ve found that the majority of back and neck pain is caused by muscle deconditioning. This is when the muscles around the spine lose strength and stability. This can happen from age or lack of physical activity, often it’s a combination of both. Starting treatment for neck...
Determining the cause and treatment options for your specific situation will put you on the road to recovery sooner. Neck pain can develop in many ways – slowly over time, immediately following an injury, a delayed reaction after an accident, or even for no apparent reason, and symptoms can...
Neck pain is most often diagnosed by a primary care provider. “The most important aspect of treatment is to try to identify the underlying cause of the pain, as this will direct the treatment,” explains Dr. Bonte. “For example, if the cause is due to a muscle imbalance or poor ergon...
Treatment options vary for each condition. Clearly, a simple strain is treated far differently than a heart attack. If you have a minor sprain or strain, then you can expect a combination of the following treatments: Pain medications: It may take several days to settle the pain down using...
Could neck pain be a sign of something serious? If you have any of the following symptoms along with neck stiffness, talk to your doctor or go to an emergency department to identify the cause and start treatment: Fever Numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation in your arms or legs ...
Neck pain and its treatment There has been a significant increase in wear-related complaints in the neck region, not only due to increasing static workplace conditions, such as sitting and working at the computer, but also to whiplash-like injuries to the cervical spine. Neck pain can often ...