Neck Injury Treatment

Understanding Neck Injury

Dealing with neck injury? Here's a clear, evidence-based look at it for our North Carolina patients.

Common signs and symptoms

• Neck pain and stiffness
• Headaches originating from the neck
• Arm pain or numbness
• Reduced range of motion

Typical causes

• Whiplash from car accidents
• Falls and sports injuries
• Degenerative cervical conditions
• Poor ergonomic habits

The evidence at a glance

For most mechanical neck pain, exercise and staying active are recommended, and routine imaging is generally not needed in the absence of warning signs. ^[1]

Treatment options to consider

• Cervical physical therapy
• Nerve block injections
• Cervical disc replacement
• Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

Next steps with Apex Orthopedics & Spine

Every patient is different — an Apex provider in North Carolina can tell you which approach fits your case.

References

Baumann A, Youngquist M, Curtis D, et al. Utilization of Clinical Practice Guideline Interventions in the Conservative Management of Mechanical Neck Pain: A Retrospective Analysis. Cureus. 2023. (Journal Article) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36915834/

This information is for general education only and is not medical advice. It does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.