The Severity and Frequency of Neck Pain

The severity of neck pain is generally described as moderate, severe, or excruciating and can be assessed and quantified by various methods and tools.

The frequency of neck pain and musculoskeletal symptoms is closely related to persons at computer workstations, office workers, bankers, and other physical work environments. Neck pain is a common occurrence for many Kings Park, NY residents that can last for years without professional treatment.

Pain in the neck can also significantly add to the overall disability of individuals with episodic and chronic migraine.

We have worked with many patients to pinpoint the cause of their problems and development of an effective pain relief plan for all types of neck pain to improve conditions for Kings Park residents, such as but not limited to:

• Neck pain left side, right side, or back of the neck
• Neck and shoulder pain
• A seriously stiff neck
• Pain in the neck and neurological symptoms
• Decreased range of motion
• Headaches from the base of the skull to front forehead
• Stiffness when looking over the right or left shoulder

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Neck Pain Causes Common to Kings Park Residents

We encourage you to seek help from Dr. McMonigle, a specialist that can help determine your neck pain causes and develop the most effective form of treatment.

It is vital that you seek professional medical help if you are experiencing significant discomfort in your neck resulting from a fall, whiplash, sporting event, or similar injury. You should also receive prompt medical assistance for severe pain dealing with numbness, weakness, tingling, headaches, or advancement down your arms or legs.

These are neck pain causes common to Kings Park residents:

• Degenerative disc disease
• Herniated discs-cervical
• Injuries such as sports or whiplash-related
• Muscle strain from lifting heavy items, poor postures, a fall
• Cervical spondylosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Compressed nerves
• Stress

Call or visit us online to schedule a consultation to learn how Dr. McMonigle can help alleviate your symptoms.

Treatment Options for Neck Pain Relief Near Kings Park

It may be time to see Dr. McMonigle, Medical PC and specialist, to pinpoint the cause of your problem if you have been unable to get neck pain relief in your neck with self-care and other various treatments.

We will take your medical history and conduct an examination to substantiate the specifics of your pain conditions. Dr. McMonigle may also order imaging testing under certain conditions such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, Myelography, or EMGs, to get a better picture of the pain causes.

Neck pain relief for Kings Park residents can involve one or more of the following therapies:

• Over-the-counter medications or topical pain relievers
• Physical therapy
• Self-help techniques for mild to moderate pain
• Neck exercises and posture correction
• Neurostimulation
• Short-term immobilization
• Disc decompression
• Injections
• Neck traction devices or support collars
• Cardiovascular exercise
• Less commonly, surgery

Call McMonigle Neurology Associates to learn more about treatment options to alleviate debilitating symptoms and improve your condition.

(631) 230-6644