Chronic Neck Pain Doesn't Have To
Dominate Your Life.
Chronic Neck Pain Facts You Should Know
- Also referred to as cervical pain.
- The result of any number of disorders and diseases stemming from tissues in the neck.
- A condition that may include the following symptoms: lightheadedness, gland swelling, dizziness, swishing sounds in the head, pulsations, sharp shooting pain, fullness, difficulty swallowing, tenderness, tingling, numbness.
Here Are Some Causes Of Chronic Neck Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Neck Strain
- Whiplash
- Herniated Disc
- Pinched Nerve
- Worn Joints
- Muscle Strains
- Bone Spurs
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Meningitis
- Cancer
Following Are Common Chronic Neck Pain Testing Procedures
It's important to understand before starting a chronic neck pain treatment you should have a medical evaluation.
During the medical evaluation your doctor will typically evaluate your chronic neck pain condition with one or more of the following testing procedures:
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X-rays: a procedure often chosen to help assess joints, degenerative lesions and bones located in your spine.
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Cat Scan (CT): a standard procedure used of a patient has trouble obtaining and MRI or if the doctor suspects issues in the bones.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): a method commonly used when performing a full evaluation on your lumbar spine is necessary.
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Myelogram: a test where dye is injected into your spinal column to aid in flexing the area before you are x-rayed.
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Bone Scan: a procedure that requires the patient to receive a small radioactive tracer injection that is "tagged" to a calcium like material. The tracer is typically injected into a vein in the arm. The procedure takes about 4 hours and has no side effects.
Chronic neck pain is a serious condition. Without effective treatment you are risking increased pain that can ultimately be more difficulty to treat.
Our Non-surgical Spine Care Center specialists effectively treat chronic neck pain in thousands of people each year without turning to injections, drugs, or surgery.
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