Cervical Pain (Neck Pain)
Overview
As the years go by, your neck undergoes physical stress and, sometimes, injury. This wear-and-tear can cause degeneration of the cervical spine, resulting in chronic neck pain. Age-related causes include osteoarthritis, which can stimulate bone overgrowth into the spinal canal, fluid from a herniated/ruptured disc putting pressure on nerves, or stiffening/thickening of ligaments in the neck increasing pressure in the spinal canal. Trauma-related dislocations or fractures can damage spinal canal nerves as well.
How Our Providers Diagnose
In addition to a physical examination and thorough discussion of your pain, our providers will develop a plan of care to address your specific needs and form a personalized treatment plan.
Treatment Options
- Cervical epidural steroid injection (CESI)
- Spinal cord stimulation (SCS)
- Facet joint injections
- Radiofrequency ablation (neuorotomy) (RFA)
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication
- Physical therapy
