Neck Pain and Remedies | Long Island Spine Specialists

Neck pain is a common complaint that can be caused by many things – including poor posture, arthritis, or a serious medical condition. Benign neck pain typically improves readily with at-home treatment. If yours persists, it’s important to seek professional help.

WHAT’S CAUSING YOUR NECK PAIN?

Muscle strain

Poor posture while reading, working at a computer, or using your cellphone can result in a painful muscle strain in the neck.

Osteoarthritis

With osteoarthritis, the neck cartilage deteriorates over time. In response, your body forms bone spurs that limit your range of motion and cause pain.

Compressed nerve

This condition develops when a herniated disc or bone spur presses against nerves in the area.

Diseases

A number of diseases, from meningitis to cancer, are associated with ongoing neck pain.

THE DIAGNOSIS: WHAT TO EXPECT

Step 1: Exam

Our neck pain diagnostic process always begins with an exam. After taking your medical history, we will test your range of motion and assess your neck for tenderness, weakness, and numbness.

Step 2: Imaging tests

From there, we will order an x-ray, CT scan, and/or an MRI, depending on your symptoms. An x-ray will allow us to check for bone spurs, while a CT scan and MRI can create detailed images of your soft tissues.

Step 3: Blood tests

In some cases, a blood test may also be necessary to check for an infection that could be related to your symptoms.

Speak With A Specialist

Visit one of our New York locations.

OUR TREATMENT APPROACH

Our treatment for neck pain is multi-faceted and completely tailored to your needs. Our goal is always to resolve your pain at the root – rather than simply masking symptoms.

Depending on your diagnosis, your treatment will involve a blend of the following approaches:

Physical therapy
Pain medications
Steroid injections
Surgery (rare)
Acupuncture
Massage
Chiropractic care

Practice Policy Update Regarding COVID-19

Dear Patients:

Our patients, employees and family are our top priority at Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.

We ask you to not visit any of our locations if you have symptoms such as fever, sneezing, coughing and possible shortness of breath.

Please cancel your appointment and re-schedule once you are feeling better and are no longer suffering with symptoms.

Only non-symptomatic patients will be seen. No exceptions.

Accompanying family members – including children – are asked to remain in the waiting area and will not be allowed to enter the exam rooms.

During this time of high concern regarding the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we are taking extra precautions to maintain the highest possible standards of safety and cleanliness. Please be advised that we are carefully following recommendations from both the CDC and WHO and are here to help guide you through this time if needed.

Some steps we are taking to keeping safe:

We know how important cleanliness is and always maintain the highest standards of cleanliness. To further offer you peace of mind, we have increased the frequency of the cleaning of our office.

Rest assured that hand washing is strictly followed. Hand sanitizer is available to all staff and patients.

Additionally, if you have recently traveled to a country with high rates of the coronavirus or have been on a cruise, please reschedule your visit for at least 14 days from your return date. We will gladly accommodate your needs to reschedule. At that time, a telehealth interface can be arranged if necessary.

Find up-to-date and accurate information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website and feel free to reach out with questions.

- Your team at Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.

Schedule a Consultation

To learn more about Long Island Spine Specialists – and to discover how we can relieve your pain and help you find an improved quality of life – please contact our office today and schedule a consultation.

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