Neck & Cervical Spine Treatments
Minimally invasive treatments like facet joint injections and nerve blocks offer effective relief for neck and cervical spine pain. These less traumatic alternatives to traditional surgery lead to less pain after the procedure and a faster recovery, helping you get back to living life to the fullest.
UNDERSTANDING CHRONIC PAIN
Pain that persists for more than three months is considered ‘chronic’ and differs from the short-term pain caused by an injury. With chronic pain, the cause isn’t always clear, and it can impact not just your body but also your mental well-being—affecting many aspects of your daily life. Still, there is hope.
CERVICAL EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION
This injection is used to relieve pain caused by an inflamed nerve in the cervical spine. It works by reducing nerve swelling. If a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or another condition is putting pressure on a nerve, this treatment provide a good relief.
FACET JOINT INJECTION
Facet joint injections are used to diagnose or relieve pain originating from the facet joints located on either side of the spine in the neck region. These joints connect the vertebrae and help support movement and stability.
MEDIAL BRANCH BLOCK
A medial branch block involves injecting a local anesthetic near the medial branch nerves, which supply the facet joints of the spine. Pain from diseased or injured facet joints can travel through the neck, shoulders, upper back, and head. This procedure helps your physician identify the source of pain and may also offer temporary relief.
ULTRASOUND-GUIDED OCCIPITAL NERVE BLOCKS
Ultrasound-guided Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) and Third Occipital Nerve (TON) blocks are precise, minimally invasive interventions used to manage occipital neuralgia and cervicogenic headaches. Real-time imaging allows accurate localization of the nerves and safe delivery of local anesthetics, helping reduce pain and improve patient comfort effectively.
PRP THERAPY FOR WHIPLASH INJURY
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can aid in the recovery from whiplash by harnessing components of your own blood to stimulate natural healing. This treatment helps reduce neck pain, improve function, and support the body’s repair processes for faster and more effective recovery.