About Neck Pain

Neck pain is a common condition that can affect anyone, regardless of age or lifestyle. It can range from a mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain. Neck pain often stems from issues with the cervical spine, muscles, ligaments, or nerves. Given the neck's critical role in supporting the head and facilitating movement, neck pain can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being.

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Symptoms of Neck Pain

Neck pain can manifest in various ways, and its symptoms can vary depending on the underlying cause. Common symptoms include:

  • 01Localized Pain Persistent or intermittent pain in the neck area.
  • 02Stiffness Difficulty in moving the neck, especially when turning the head.
  • 03Headaches Pain that radiates from the neck to the head, often described as tension headaches.
  • 04Radiating Pain Pain that spreads to the shoulders, arms, or back.
  • 05Numbness or Tingling Sensations of numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms or hands.
  • 06Muscle Spasms Involuntary contractions of neck muscles, often leading to increased pain and stiffness.
  • 07Reduced Range of Motion Difficulty in performing everyday activities that involve neck movement.

Causes of Neck Pain

Understanding the causes of neck pain is essential for effective treatment. Common causes include:

Poor Posture

Prolonged periods of sitting or standing with improper posture can strain neck muscles.

Injuries

Trauma from accidents, falls, or sports activities can lead to neck pain.

Degenerative Disc Disease

Age-related wear and tear on the cervical discs can cause chronic pain.

Herniated Discs

When a cervical disc ruptures or bulges, it can press on nerves, causing pain.

Muscle Strain

Overuse or sudden movements can strain the neck muscles.

Cervical Spondylosis

Arthritis-like condition affecting the cervical spine due to aging.

Medical Conditions

Conditions like meningitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or fibromyalgia can also cause neck pain.

Nonsurgical Alternatives To Cervical Spinal Fusion

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There’s a spectrum of treatment options to treat neck pain from cervical spine issues. They range from the least invasive (physical therapy, acupuncture, prescription medications) to the extremely invasive, such as cervical spinal fusion surgery, in which vertebrae are permanently joined together with hardware.

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More conservative treatment options include trigger-point injections and high-dose epidural steroid injections. While both can temporarily help the pain, steroid injections can cause severe side effects and reduce your body’s ability to heal. And trigger-point injections can be myotoxic, or toxic to the muscle.

How Do OrthoRenew Procedures Work for Neck Pain?

  • 01Although a number of the patients who are recommended surgery truly require it, in our experience, most neck pain can be treated without surgery and its accompanying risks.
  • 02During OrthoRenew’s outpatient procedures, custom concentrations of your body’s natural healing agents are injected into the exact areas of damage in the spine. Treatments use only your own blood to make super-concentrated platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or your own bone marrow concentrate (BMC), which contains concentrated cells.
  • 03Best of all, your downtime will be a fraction of what it is with surgery and generally requires little to no opioid pain medications or time off of work.