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Common causes of neck pain include:
- Traumatic injuries (automobile accidents; contact sports)
- Poor posture
- Overuse
- Muscle tension
- Meningitis
- Cervical disc degeneration
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Herniated or ruptured disc
- Spinal stenosis
- Infection
- Abscess
- Tumor
- Cancer of the spine (rare)
So when should you see your doctor about your neck pain? If your neck pain lasts over a week then it’s time to give us a call. One of the first things we will do is walk through your medical history and perform a physical exam. Be ready to share all the symptoms you are experiencing.
Neck Pain Treatment in Bethesda, MD
The treatment plan we create will depend on the root cause of your neck pain. In addition to performing a physical exam there are some other diagnostic tests that may need to be performed in order to determine the cause of your neck pain, including:
- X-rays
- Blood tests
- CT scans
- MRI scans
- Spinal tap
Once we determine the cause we can create a treatment plan that will be sure to speed up the healing process and improve your neck health. Common treatment options include:
- Icing or heat therapy
- Physical therapy or stretching exercises
- Prescription or over-the-counter pain medications
- Muscle relaxants
- Spinal manipulation and traction
- Antibiotics (if the pain is caused by an infection)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
- Steroid injections
- Neck collar
- Surgery (rare)