Qualifications of Severe Chronic Pain
Your neck discomfort may qualify as chronic neck pain if your pain does not subside after a few weeks and it begins to interfere with your daily activities. If this sounds like what you are experiencing, you should seek the expertise of one of our board-certified spine specialists at OrthoNeuro to determine the underlying cause of your discomfort.
Chronic neck pain can be the result of damage to your spinal discs or vertebrae. If left untreated, this could even lead to conditions that are usually associated with lower back issues, such as sciatica.
How Is Acute Pain Different?
Acute pain is different because it is often caused by a one-time event, such as a car accident (for example, whiplash can strain the soft tissues of your neck), and tends to heal within several days to weeks. It can often be treated with over-the-counter medications or physical therapy.
How Is Neck Pain Diagnosed?
Neck pain is usually diagnosed after a doctor reviews your medical history and conducts a physical examination. Imaging tests such as X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), or CT scans may also be ordered to help diagnose the cause of the discomfort.
How Is Neck Pain Treated?
At OrthoNeuro, we offer the latest in non-surgical, minimally invasive treatment techniques for neck pain, including: