Muscle strains are the most common complaint of neck pain.
Nerve compression is the second most common complaint, which is a
bit more serious than a strain. Nerve compression is usually caused by a
herniated disc or bone spurs in the vertebrae of your neck. When the
compression is severe enough it can cause pressing on the nerves which
may cause numbness or tingling.
Advise your doctor as many specifics as you can about the location &
severity of your pain. Be sure to mention any head & neck movements
that make your neck pain better or worse.
COMMON CAUSES
There are a number of reasons why employees suffer on-the-job neck
injuries, some of the most frequent causes include:
- Poor posture.
- Repetitive movements.
- Strains.
The most common cause of neck pain is a muscle strain, in which a
muscle is stretched too far and tears. Neck muscle strain is typically
caused by poor posture or support.
DIAGNOSIS
At Injury Doctors NYC your doctor will take a medical history and do an exam. He or she will check for tenderness, numbness and muscle weakness, as well as see how far you can move your head forward, backward and side to side.
your doctor may request an X-ray, so that it can reveal areas in your neck where your nerves or spinal cord might be pinched by bone spurs or other degenerative changes, or even a CT scan, a CT scan combines X-ray images taken from many different directions to produce detailed cross-sectional views of the internal structures of your neck.
TREATMENT
These treatments may consist of several different methods, depending on the severity of your condition:
- Conservative treatment with Physical Therapy and pain medication.
- Pain Management Evaluation.
- Spine Injection, such as Epidural Steroid injection.
- Consultation with a Spine Surgeon.
The specialists at Injury Doctors NYC are here to assist you in every step
of your healing process. From diagnosis to treatment and physical
therapy, our team is dedicated to your well-being.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
