Do you suffer from neck pain? You are not alone. Neck pain is a very common condition patients seek treatment and diagnosis from their health provider. In addition, about 80% of Americans deal with neck or back pain at some point in their adult life.
There are many potential causes for neck pain and the first step is to assist your provider in determining the underlying cause by providing a complete history of your condition and overall medical condition.
Neck pain can originate from a variety of conditions which can include:
As you discuss your neck pain with your health provider be sure to share what type of pain you are experiencing. Examples include:
In addition to pain, you might experience additional effects to discuss with your provider. Let your provider know if you are experiencing the following:
In order to diagnose your condition your provider will ask additional questions about your health, history and perform a physical examination. Your provider may also order diagnostic tests such as a MRI, CT Scan, X-Ray, Ultrasound or labwork.
Treating your neck pain will depend on your specific diagnosis and your provider will share a menu of treatment options. Treatments such as ice, rest and over the counter pain medications may provide immediate relief. In addition your provider may discuss whether physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic care, holistic therapies, regenerative therapies, injections or pain medication might be appropriate for you.
The first step is diagnosing your condition accurately and determine the cause of your symptoms. Based on your diagnosis you and your provider will determine your best treatment options. At South Lake Pain Institute we offer state of the art treatment to treat your pain and restore quality of life.
