Neck Pain

Neck Pain services offered in Fort Worth, Southlake and Weatherford, TX

About 15% of adults in the United States suffer from neck pain. If neck discomfort bothers you, turn to Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic in Fort Worth, Southlake, and Weatherford, Texas. The experienced board-certified orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat the underlying cause of neck discomfort, allowing you to live pain-free. Schedule an evaluation today by calling the office or booking a visit online.

Neck Pain Q&A

What is neck pain?

Neck pain is a common concern affecting the spine, muscles, or other tissues in your neck. While common, neck pain can become crippling when not treated. If neck or back pain prevents you from doing the things you love or your job, see the experts at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic for an evaluation. They’ll find the root cause and provide relief.

What are the signs of a neck problem?

The following symptoms can indicate an injury or disease affecting your neck:

Mild, moderate, or severe discomfort
Aching
Shooting, sharp, or radiating pain
Bruising
Redness
Weakness
Tingling
Burning
Numbness
Warmth
Swelling
Stiffness
Visible deformity
Decreased joint range of motion
Muscle tension
Headaches
Muscle spasms

Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic exhausts all nonsurgical treatments for spine problems before resorting to surgery.

Which conditions contribute to neck pain?

Neck pain can be brought on by:

Fractures
Sprains
Strains
Spinal tendinitis
Herniated discs
Arthritis
Congenital deformities
Repetitive stress/overuse
Bursitis (inflamed fluid-filled sacs in the joints)
Nerve compression
Muscle, ligament, or tendon injuries
Lacerations
Scoliosis (an unnatural curvature of the spine)
Osteoporosis
Sciatica
Worn joints
Whiplash
Cysts, tumors, or bone spurs
Spinal stenosis (narrowed spinal canal)
Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebrae)
Spondylosis (tissue degeneration)

You might suffer from neck pain due to poor posture, age-related wear, falls, chronic diseases, sports or work injuries, car accidents, or other injuries.

How is the cause of neck pain diagnosed?

The Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic experts examine your neck, complete physical and neurological exams, review your medical history, and order diagnostic tests. You might need lab work or nerve testing, as well as X-rays, an MRI, a CT scan, or another imaging procedure to determine how best to treat neck discomfort.

How is neck pain treated?

Your personalized neck pain treatment plan will depend on its cause and can include:

Ice or heat packs
Neck collar
Physical therapy
Activity changes
Therapeutic massage
Acupuncture
Electrical nerve stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation
Corticosteroid injections
Nerve blocks
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
Stem cells injections
Osteopathic manipulation
Sports medicine
Osteoporosis care
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Microdiscectomy (spinal disc removal)
Spinal fusion
Laminectomy (spinal decompression)
Rhizotomy (using heat or cold to damage painful nerves)
Scoliosis surgery
Fracture care

Follow up with Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic to ensure that your neck pain treatment is effective and long-lasting.

Schedule a neck pain evaluation today at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic by calling the office or requesting an appointment online.