Neck Pain in Seymour & Jeffersonville, IN
When you have neck pain, you may have difficulty turning your head, or holding your head up without pain. This can affect your ability to drive, read, work, and get through your daily activities. If you have neck pain that has lasted more than three months, schedule a consultation with your interventional pain management doctor.
Causes of Neck Pain
Neck pain can be caused by a wide variety of factors, including:
- Arthritis
- Poor posture
- Frequent use of computer screens, monitors, or reading
- Nerve compression in your neck
- Trauma to your neck due to an injury
- Whiplash or other neck trauma from an accident
- Throat, thyroid, or other medical conditions involving the neck
What To Expect at Your Initial Consultation
During your initial consultation, your doctor will:
- Perform a comprehensive examination of your neck
- Record a complete medical history including illnesses, hospitalizations, medications, and neck pain symptoms
- Order diagnostic imaging including x-rays, CT scans, or MRI
How Your Interventional Pain Management Doctor Can Help With Neck Pain
Your interventional pain management doctor will develop a customized treatment plan to help relieve your pain. Treatment options may include:
- Medication management
- Epidural injections using anesthetic and steroid medications to reduce pain and inflammation
- Cervical facet joint injections to determine the specific location of pain and to reduce inflammation and pain
- Radiofrequency ablation to reduce nerve signals and pain
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other disciplines to help improve flexibility
If you are suffering with chronic neck pain, don’t wait another day to get the help you need. Call (812) 523-3700 now to schedule an appointment with Dr. Anthony Alexander at The Pain Medicine & Rehabilitation Center, with offices in Seymour and Jeffersonville Indiana.