Fort Myers, FL Neck
Pain Doctor
Neck pain is a common complaint affecting millions of Americans. A staggering 30–50% of adults will experience it at some point in their lives.
If you're struggling with neck pain, stiffness, or limited mobility, it's time to find relief. Thrive Medical specializes in diagnosing and treating neck and spine conditions. Schedule a consultation today and discover the path to a pain–free neck.
Struggling with Neck Pain and Stiffness?
Due to the prevalent use of cell phones📲 and laptops💻, neck pain is becoming a common issue. This discomfort can manifest as sharp aches, stiffness, or a burning sensation in the neck area. Causes may include muscle strain, poor posture, poor sleeping habits, injuries, or chronic conditions like arthritis and degenerative disc disease.
Often, neck pain can be accompanied by headaches, dizziness, or numbness in the arms, hands, or fingers.
Supporting the 12–pound weight of your head and its wide range of motion makes your neck particularly susceptible to pain and injury.
Common Causes
of Neck Pain
Neck pain can manifest in various forms, including stiffness, soreness, or aching in the neck area. It may also result in headaches, shoulder pain, or difficulty moving your head.
Here are some typical causes:
- Muscle Strain: Overusing or straining neck muscles can lead to pain, often due to poor posture, poor sleeping positions, or excessive time spent hunched over a computer or phone.
- Whiplash: Sudden jerky movements, such as in a car accident, can cause the neck to swing back and forth, injuring the muscles and ligaments and causing pain.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: With age, the discs between neck bones can wear down, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced motion.
- Herniated Disc: A disc in the neck can sometimes protrude and press on nearby nerves, causing pain, numbness, or weakness in the neck, shoulders, or arms.
- Arthritis: This condition can cause inflammation and wear down the joints in the neck over time, leading to stiffness, swelling, and discomfort.
- Pinched Nerve: When a nerve in the neck gets compressed, it can result in pain. Causes include herniated discs, bone spurs, or arthritis.
- Poor Posture: Slouching or maintaining improper posture can strain the neck and cause pain.
- Sleeping Habits: Using an unsupportive pillow or sleeping in poor positions can contribute to neck pain.
- Muscle Spasms: Stress and tension can cause neck muscles to spasm, resulting in pain and discomfort.
If you’re experiencing neck pain, consulting a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan is crucial. At Thrive Medical, we can help you find relief from neck pain and get you back to your daily activities.
How Can Neck Pain
Be Treated?
Treatment for neck pain depends on its cause and severity. At Thrive Medical, we offer holistic medical treatment programs combining non–drug and non–surgical approaches, each tailored to provide specific benefits:
- Physical Medicine: Tackles the root cause of pain with hands–on techniques and therapeutic exercises.
- Heat and Ice Therapy: Alleviates pain and reduces inflammation.
- Massage & Manual Therapy: Eases muscle tension, enhances circulation, and promotes relaxation.
- Rehabilitation Exercises: Restores strength, flexibility, and function to the affected area.
- Ultrasound Therapy: Accelerates healing and decreases inflammation.
- Laser and Red Light Therapy: Promotes cell regeneration and alleviates pain.
- Trigger Point Injections: Targets specific muscle knots to relieve pain.
- Targeted Stretching: Enhances flexibility and reduces muscle tightness.
- Chiropractic Care: Adjusts spinal alignment to improve overall spinal health.
- Strengthening Exercises: Stabilizes the back and helps prevent future injuries.
- Shockwave Vibration Therapies: Speeds up healing and reduces pain.
- Ultrasound Modalities: Boosts tissue repair and lowers inflammation.
- Enriched Plasma (PRP) Injections: Promotes healing and reduces pain in soft tissues and joints.
- Natural Medical Therapies: Encourages joint health, strength, and healing and reduces pain and inflammation.
At Thrive Medical Centers, our professional team designs treatment plans based on your individual history and symptoms, focusing on your body’s healing potential rather than relying on drugs or surgery.
Our doctors are skilled in diagnosing and managing neck pain, creating personalized plans that incorporate manual treatments, medical interventions, exercises, and education to prevent recurrence, helping you stay active!