Are You Dealing with Neck Pain?

Are You Dealing with Neck Pain?

There are many potential causes for neck pain and stiffness, from an injury or illness to lifestyle factors. If you spend a lot of time looking neck paindown at your phone like many Americans, you may be familiar with the recent phenomenon known as "text neck." Or maybe you're still experiencing pain and stiffness from a car accident or injury you suffered in the past. As with any instance of ongoing or chronic pain, you should not ignore prolonged neck pain and stiffness that does not improve, or that clears up and keeps coming back again and again. The Reno Health Institute in Reno, NV, can help to diagnose the source of your neck pain and manage your symptoms.

Neck Pain Diagnosis and Treatment in Reno, NV

Sometimes the underlying cause of your pain is clear when it results from trauma obtained during a fall or accident, or as the result of a sports injury. Common conditions like degenerative disc disease, which cause damage to the fluid-filled sacs (discs) that cushion the small bones (vertebrae) in the spine can cause pain, even if you are not aware of the condition or have not experienced an injury.

Other common causes of neck pain include:

  • Muscle strain
  • Tension headaches
  • Arthritis
  • Muscle spasm
  • Whiplash
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Slipped or herniated disc
  • Stress
  • TMJ
  • Bad posture
  • Strain from sleep position

When to Seek Help for Neck Pain

If you are in an accident or are experiencing numbness or mobility problems, seek emergency medical treatment as soon as possible. Depending on the cause, some temporary instances of neck and back pain can be managed with conservative treatments and self-care like rest, ice or heat treatments, over the counter NSAIDs like Motrin or aspirin, and stretching or massage. The Reno Health Institute institute offers minimally invasive and therapeutic treatments like acupuncture to help alleviate pain and tension from many of the most common causes of neck and back pain.

Back and Neck Pain Relief in Reno, NV

If you are suffering from neck or back pain, contact Reno Health Institute by calling (775) 507-4740 to schedule an appointment today.

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