Back pain and neck pain are common causes of discomfort. At All Neurological Services, with locations in Brooklyn, New York, and Cliffside Park, New Jersey, the experts use advanced technology to find the source of back and neck pain to recommend the most effective treatment. To get relief from your neck or back pain, call the office nearest you or book an appointment online today.
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​Back & Neck Pain
What is back and neck pain?
Many people suffer from back or neck pain that affects their physical, mental, and social well-being. Though back and neck pain may develop from many causes, the spine is a common source of pain.
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Your spine contains a column of vertebrae which runs from the base of your skull to your sacrum. Your spine protects your spinal cord, and serves as an exit for the nerves that send signals to and from your brain to the rest of your body.
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Because your spine plays an integral role in many body functions, discomfort in your back or neck has far-reaching effects.
All Neurological Services offers comprehensive treatment for back and neck pain. The board-certified neurologists and pain management specialists use innovative diagnostic approaches and treatments to provide quick, safe, and effective relief from your discomfort.
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Back & Neck Pain
What causes back and neck pain?
Your back or neck pain may develop from a wide range of causes. Muscle strain from poor lifting may cause back or neck pain that resolves within a few days or weeks.
However, back and neck pain may also develop from conditions that affect the structure of your spine, causing chronic inflammation and pain. These conditions include:
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Herniated discs
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Degenerative disc disease
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Osteoarthritis
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Radiculopathy
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Sciatica
You may develop these spine conditions from an acute injury, poor posture, or they may develop from the degenerative changes that occur to your spine as you get older.
What happens during a back and neck pain evaluation?
Your provider at All Neurological Services conducts an in-depth clinical evaluation to find the root cause of your back or neck pain. Your evaluation includes a review of your symptoms, physical exam, and diagnostic imaging such as a CT scan or MRI of the spine.
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All Neurological Services may also perform an electromyograph (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) to look for nerve or muscle damage that might explain your back or neck pain.
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How is back and neck pain treated?
All Neurological Services customizes treatment for back and neck pain based on the location, severity, and cause of your discomfort. Treatment options include:
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Medications
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Physical therapy
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Trigger point injections
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Referral to an specialist for epidural steroid injections
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Whenever possible, the experts at All Neurological Services begin with a conservative, non-invasive treatment plan.
For a comprehensive approach to back and neck pain, call All Neurological Services, or schedule an appointment online today.