DESCRIPTION

Neck Pain Testing: Before meeting with an IPM doctor, certain diagnostic tests results (if performed) may help determine the exact area of pain and can help rule out other conditions that may be linked to your pain. These test include X-rays, CT scans, MRI’s or EMG test studies.

Before meeting with an IPM doctor, certain diagnostic tests results (if performed) may help determine the exact area of pain and can help rule out other conditions that may be linked to your pain. These test include X-rays, CT scans, MRI’s or EMG test studies.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Our neck doctors are experts in proper maintenance of cervical spine and preventing injury from everyday strains and stress. Read more to understand the structure and importance of your spine. The health of your spine effects the well-being of your entire body. Our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation neck doctors are highly experienced in treating the cervical spine to reduce pain, increase functionality of the entire body, and improve your energy and daily performance.

CONDITIONS & SYMPTOMS

Doctors at IPM often see conditions like:

Neck Pain Symptoms:
Neck pain can affect one area where pain is constant and throbbing. At times, neck pain can radiate down the arms causing stiffness and often causes you to have difficulty with almost all daily routine activities. At IPM we can help alleviate these symptoms.

Neck Pain Causes:

  • Wear and tear of tissues and joints
  • Strain due to sedentary work
  • Strain due to poor posture
  • Strain due to sleeping from an awkward position
  • Strain due to reading a book for a prolonged period
  • Spontaneous injuries that lead to bone and joint pain in the neck

Treatments for the Neck

Treatments for neck pain include the following. If pain persists, or is significant, please contact our pain specialists immediately.

  • Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Facet Joint Injection
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Physical therapy