TL;DR
Neck pain and stiffness are common and, in most cases, treated without surgery. A physician-led evaluation finds the cause so the treatment matches it.
- Common causes include muscle strain, poor posture, arthritis, and irritated or compressed nerves.
- Most neck pain is treated without surgery, using physical therapy, targeted injections, and advanced modalities.
- See a doctor if the pain lasts more than a few weeks, radiates into the arm, or comes with numbness or weakness.
- We treat neck pain across Brooklyn, the Five Towns, and Monsey, and accept many plans including Medicaid managed care.
Neck pain has a way of following you through the day. It makes turning your head, working, and sleeping harder, and it often comes with stiffness or headaches. The good news is that most neck pain improves without surgery.
What causes neck pain?
Neck pain usually comes from strained muscles, poor posture over long hours, wear in the small joints of the neck, or an irritated or compressed nerve. When a nerve is involved, the pain can travel into the shoulder or arm. Because the causes differ, the right treatment depends on which one is driving your pain.
When should you see a doctor for neck pain?
Get evaluated if your neck pain has lasted more than a few weeks, if it radiates into your shoulder or arm, or if it comes with numbness, tingling, or weakness. Pain that follows an injury also deserves a proper look.
How is neck pain treated without surgery?
Most patients improve with a non-surgical, drug-free plan. Depending on the cause, that can include physical therapy to restore posture and mobility, precise ultrasound-guided injections, shockwave therapy, and other advanced modalities. If your pain links to your back or a nerve, we look at the whole picture.
What to expect at our practice
We are a physician-led practice, so a doctor assesses your neck first, identifies the likely source, and starts with the least invasive approach that fits your case. We explain your options plainly, and if something outside our scope would serve you better, we tell you.
Do you accept my insurance?
We work with many plans, including Medicaid managed care, Healthfirst, Fidelis Care, MetroPlus, and Medicare. If you are not sure whether your plan is covered, contact us and we will check before your visit.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my neck pain cause headaches?
Tension and joint irritation in the neck can refer pain up into the head. Treating the neck often eases those headaches.
Will I need surgery for neck pain?
Most people do not. Non-surgical care resolves or greatly improves the majority of cases.
How long does treatment take?
It depends on the cause and how long the pain has been present. We give you a clear plan after your evaluation.
Is there a location near me?
We see patients across Brooklyn, the Five Towns, and Monsey. Reach the location nearest you and we will get you scheduled.
Take the next step on your neck pain
You do not have to keep working around a stiff, painful neck. If it has been holding on, a non-surgical assessment is the place to start.
Ready to get real relief?
Our physician-led team assesses your neck pain and builds a non-surgical, drug-free plan that fits you.
Serving Brooklyn, the Five Towns, and Monsey.
