The neck is a part of a long flexible column that extends through most of the body parts. It consists of seven cervical spines that coordinate the network of nerves, bones, joints, and muscles. The neck plays a great role in providing the head with support and weight and allows the full range of motion. This combination makes the neck susceptible to injuries and other degenerative diseases. When this cervical spine slides out of the natural position, it causes inflammation, leading to neck pain. Most pain is a result of muscle strain or soft tissue sprain. The neck pain can improve with time without medication, but if the neck pain persists, it indicates a serious condition that requires treatment of McAllen neck pain since this pain will make you miserable. Neck pain is characterized by;
Neck Stiffness
It is characterized by soreness and difficulty in moving the neck when turning around. This may be accompanied by headache, shoulder, and arm pain. When having neck pain, the individual will require to turn the whole body instead of the neck due to the pain and stiffness of the neck. Neck stiffness may result from strenuous activity such as leaning while using a computer, carrying heavy furniture, sleeping in an awkward position, and holding the neck in an abnormal position for a longer period. Management and care of neck stiffness will affect pain levels and the recovery time. If the neck stiffness takes too long before having any improvement, you should visit our doctors at Rio Grande Pain Team for treatment.
Sharp Pain
This pain confines in one area and sometimes feels like it’s stinging. This sharp pain may be a result of degenerative disc disease, neck strain, spinal stenosis, and neck injury such as a herniated disc. The pain mostly occurs in the lower neck.
Soreness
This is discomfort that is felt in the broader area of the neck. This soreness is caused by bad sleeping, stress and anxiety, and sudden–onset or acute torticollis.
Radicular Pain
This pain diffuses along the nerves from the neck to the shoulder and arms. The intensity of the pain will vary, and they may feel like it is burning.
Headache
The irritation in the neck will affect the nerves and muscles that connect to the head. This headache will start as a dull ache in the neck and move upwards along the back of the head. With time, the pain spreads to the forehead and the areas around the eyes and ears.
Depending on the cause of the neck pain and the extent of the pain, you may require seeing the physician for treatment and therapy to strengthen the neck muscles. If the pain is severe and persists despite several therapies, our physicians at Rio Grande Pain Team will give you effective pain relief through the following:
Epidural Steroid Injection: is an injection that contains an anesthetic to immediately relieve the pain and corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and provide longer-lasting pain relief. This injection targets the nerves causing the pain.
Facet Joint Injection: This injection targets the inflamed and painful facet joints in the spine.
Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy: This treatment uses heat from radio waves to block pain nerve signals. This nerve will stop sending a pain signal to the brain.
In conclusion, our qualified specialists at the Rio Grande Pain Team, led by Dr. Slavin, will perform pain relieving. He will monitor patients for a short time and follow the right procedure to ensure a quick recovery. If you are suffering from neck pain, kindly call Rio Grande Pain Team or book an appointment online.