Dealing With Neck Pain Even After Back Surgery?
Neck pain can dramatically affect your life. It can happen suddenly, from obvious causes like a car accident, or it can increase gradually from medical conditions like arthritis. The good news is, whatever is causing your neck pain, your doctor can help you get relief. Dr. Wilson Almonte and Dr. Ted Lin at Victoria Pain & Rehabilitation Center in Victoria, TX, and Brazos Pain Management in Sugarland, TX, offer a wide range of medical services, including neck pain treatment.
HOME REMEDIES FOR NECK PAIN RELIEF
There are some easy remedies you can try at home to get relief from neck pain. Here are a few ideas:
- Apply hot or cold packs several times each day
- Use heating pads on your neck or take warm showers
- Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and pain medication
- Do gentle neck exercises like neck and shoulder rolls
For moderate to severe neck pain that persists, you should visit your doctor. Professional treatment for neck pain often depends on the cause of your neck pain.
NECK PAIN AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT
If your neck pain is the result of a medical condition like arthritis, your doctor may recommend:
- Imaging studies to determine whether your neck vertebrae are out of alignment
- Wearing a neck collar to immobilize your neck while your muscles heal
- Taking prescription strength anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxant medications
- Therapeutic massage to relax tense muscles and boost circulation
- Physical therapy to increase neck flexibility and strength
NECK PAIN AS A RESULT OF A MEDICAL CONDITION
If your neck pain is the result of a medical condition like arthritis, your doctor may recommend:
- Prescription strength anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxants, or pain medications
- Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation
- Electrical nerve stimulation to decrease pain
- Lifestyle modifications like posture adjustment and neck exercises
- Hot and cold therapy to reduce swelling and relax muscles
You can get relief from neck pain by calling Dr. Wilson Almonte and Dr. Ted Lin. You can reach them at Victoria Pain & Rehabilitation Center in Victoria, TX, by calling (361) 575-2882, and Brazos Pain Management in Sugarland, TX, at (281) 240-4300, so call today.
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