All Neck Pain Articles

Acupuncture vs. Injections for Neck Pain

Patients in a SpineUniverse survey said they were more satisfied with acupuncture than with spinal injections for their neck pain. A bit surprising—especially since acupuncture isn't widely accepted in mainstream medicine. Is it right for your pain?

Alternative Treatments for Neck Pain: Acupuncture, Herbal Remedies, Massage, Yoga, and Pilates

Alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, capsaicin cream, or yoga, may be a part of your treatment plan for neck pain. Learn about other alternative treatments to help ease neck pain.

Anatomy of Neck Pain

The cervical spine (neck) supports the full weight of the head, which usually weighs more than 8 pounds. Article discusses the anatomy of neck pain.

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Anterior Cervical Plate Fixation

Watch this fascinating video about a cervical spine surgery option: anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with instrumentation. This video was produced by spine surgeons at Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. Learn how this spine surgery is done, and if it's a good surgical option for you.

Artificial Disc Surgery: Cervical Spine

If you need cervical spine surgery, you may be able to have an artificial disc put in. A neurosurgeon explains how artificial disc surgery differs from traditional fusion, and he reviews one artificial cervical disc.

Azathioprine (Imuran)

Imuran (Azathioprine) is an immunosuppressive agent sometimes prescribed to treat rheumatoid arthritis in select patients.

BlackBerry Neck? High-tech Can Be a Pain in the Neck

Neck pain from work? It could be the BlackBerry. Poor posture from hunching over and craning your neck could lead to tech neck. For handheld device-related neck pain relief and prevention, try these simple exercises.

Causes of Neck Pain

Not all neck pain is the same, which means that there are various causes of neck pain. From daily wear and to trauma, neck pain develops in multiple ways. In this video, Dr. Dan Riew goes over what happens in your cervical spine to cause pain.

Causes of Neck Pain

The cause of pain impacts how it can be treated. Neck pain may be mild or severe, cause numbness or burning feelings in your neck or hand. Several common causes for neck pain are explained.

Cervical (Neck) Facet Joint Pain: Pulsed Radiofrequency Neurotomy (PRFN) Provides Many Patients Relief

Pulsed Radiofrequency Neurotomy is a minimally invasive procedure pain specialists use to treat painful cervical (neck) joints.

Cervical Disorders Potentially Requiring Spinal Reconstruction

Cervical reconstruction surgery can be required for a number of reasons. See a quick index of conditions potentially requiring such surgery.

Cervical Disorders: Spinal Stenosis, Disc Herniation, Spondylosis

Different cervical disorders can cause neck pain. In straightforward terms, this article goes through several of those conditions, including cervical spinal stenosis and cervical spondylosis. Includes an illustration so you can see what's happening to your spine.

Cervical Herniated Disc: Patient History and Case

Case history of a 35-year-old man with a recent onset of neck and right arm pain is diagnosed with a cervical herniated disc. Complete with a discuss of non-surgical and surgical treatments.

Cervical Pain and Treatment

Neck pain commonly originates from strain and is often treated without surgery. Learn how doctors help patients through the acute stage.

Cervical Pain: Description and Diagnosis

Cervical pain, or pain in the neck, can be caused by spinal stenosis, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, fracture, pinched nerves, sprains, and other conditions.
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