The feeling of waking up with a stiff or painful neck might be familiar to you, but neck pain that doesn’t go away with minimal home care and time could indicate a deeper issue. Our team of board-certified doctors provides conservative, non-surgical, and regenerative treatments to heal sports injuries and relieve pain.
Our offices are located in Westfield and West Orange, New Jersey, and serve all of Union county, Morris county, Middlesex county, and Somerset county including the surrounding towns of Cranford, Garwood, Clark, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Springfield, Summit, Chatham, Millburn, Short Hills, Maplewood, Watchung, Berkeley Heights, Livingston, Union, Edison, Woodbridge, and Elizabeth. If you suspect that you have a concussion, don’t hesitate to call Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine or request an appointment online today.
What is Neck Pain and How is it Diagnosed in New Jersey?
Pain or stiffness in your neck occurs when the ligaments, tendons, or muscles in your neck become inflamed. It isn’t always a serious issue. However, going through your day without being able to move your neck freely is difficult and inconvenient.
Among the numerous possible causes of pain, some are more easily identifiable than others. If you choose to pursue the treatment for your neck in New Jersey, Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine can evaluate your neck’s mobility and the level of pain that you feel. They may also order on-site X-ray imaging or an MRI scan to view the inner structures of your upper spine and neck.
Causes of Your Neck Pain
This is a list of the most common causes that could cause strain in your neck
- Having poor posture
- Jerking your neck abruptly
- Sleeping in an unusual position
- An accident
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Pinched nerves
- Meningitis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
How Can I Relieve My Neck Pain at Home?
Since many cases of neck pain are temporary and don’t warrant a trip to your doctor, knowing the steps to take to relieve the pain is useful. If your neck aches or feels stiff, you may:
- Alternate cold and hot compresses
- Use nonprescription pain relievers
- Massage your neck gently
- Stretch your neck each day to the best of your ability
- Take time off from exercise, sports, and lifting
You should also actively attempt to maintain an upright posture, especially when working on a computer. If these steps don’t relieve your pain, you should pot for schedule a consultation with us.
Neck Pain Treatment in New Jersey?
If you seek treatment at Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine for persistent or severe pain in your neck, the team may choose one or more of the following treatments to aid in your healing.
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
- Trigger point injections
- Physical therapy
- Posture correction exercises
- Neck braces
- Percutaneous discectomy
- Facet joint injections
- Epidural injections
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Lipogems & BMAC (bone marrow aspirate concentrate)
For the best possible outcome, you must follow your treatment plan closely and be sure that you don’t miss any appointments. Call or book an appointment online at Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine to schedule a visit for neck pain treatment in New Jersey today.
