Conditions
Neck Pain
Treatment for Neck Pain
Neck Pain Relief with Chiropractic Care
In today’s world where people are constantly hunched over smartphones and computers, neck pain is a common occurrence.Your injury chiropractor can help you best if he or she has an understanding of the origin of your discomfort.
Your doctor will perform a number of tests, which may include x-rays, an MRI, or a CT scan, and discuss your habits with you to determine whether your pain is caused by a health condition, the result of an injury, or poor body mechanics.
If neck pain has made daily living a chore, it’s time to call Icon Medical Centers, for assessment and treatment.
Common Therapies our Injury Chiropractors usually Prescribe for neck pain
Neck pain caused by poor ergonomics usually responds well to changes in your habits at work and at home. Your Miami doctor will work with you to design a better workstation based on sound ergonomic principles and help you improve your posture. You may notice an improvement in your comfort level right away. If not, we can discuss options like physical therapy and even refer you to an excellent physical therapist right here in the Miami area.
In the case that spine surgery is needed for the best outcome, Icon Medical Centers works in network with some of the best spine surgeons in South Florida. A spine surgeon in Miami may recommend minimally invasive spine surgery, surgical spinal decompression therapy in Miami, or another form of surgical intervention the patient’s symptoms do not improve with therapy or medication.
Car accidents often lead to neck pain. Even a simple fender bender can cause your head to whiplash back and forth, straining the delicate muscles in your neck and causing herniated discs. We’ll create a treatment plan that may include rest and immobilization, hot and cold therapy, physical therapy and medications to make you more comfortable during your treatment time.
Diagnosing where your Neck Pain is originating with Chiropractic Care
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, both prescription and over-the-counter
- Muscle relaxants
- Corticosteroids
Surgery is also an option for treating neck pain – especially pain that is caused by nerve compression or spinal cord compression. If your Miami doctor feels that surgery is right in your case, he or she will discuss this option with you fully so that you have a good understanding of the advantages and disadvantages.
Many medications are available to relieve your pain and help you live comfortably while you are undergoing treatment for your pain. Your Miami doctor will discuss the type of pain you are experiencing when it occurs, and what triggers it to determine the right medication for you.
If your neck pain is not caused by ergonomic problems or an injury, we will work hard to determine the condition that is causing you discomfort. Organic causes of neck pain include:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Pinched nerves
- Meningitis
- Cancer
- Degenerative disc disease
Your Miami accident doctor will perform the necessary tests to quickly diagnose and treat the underlying cause of your pain. At Icon Medical Centers in Miami, we have excellent doctors who are specialists in their fields to help treat any conditions that we uncover.
Our accident clinic in Miami is highly specialized and qualified to diagnose and treat the condition that is causing your neck pain. Schedule an appointment today with one of our Miami back and neck specialists and eliminate your pain as soon as possible. Our accident clinics are conveniently located in Miami or Hollywood, Florida.
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