Neck Pain Doctor NYC

Chronic neck pain can decrease your quality of life, making it hard to engage in your normal work and leisure activities. In addition, untreated neck conditions have the potential to cause serious long-term problems. Fortunately, a neck pain doctor can help you get back to living pain-free using a variety of treatments, including medication, physical therapy, and minimally invasive surgery.

Cervical Spinal Conditions

Usually, neck pain is simply the result of bad posture or a strained muscle; this can be alleviated with rest, physical therapy, and other minor treatments. In the case of chronic neck pain, however, the underlying cause may be more serious. When neck pain is caused by injury, cervical spinal stenosis, herniated or bulging discs, or (rarely) a tumor, more intensive treatment is required.

How do you know whether or not your neck pain warrants further treatment? The biggest indicator is chronic pain, or pain that lasts longer than 1-2 weeks. Other warning signs are pain that gets progressively worse, muscle weakness, and numbness or tingling in the arms or legs. The nerves that travel through the neck innervate all areas of the body, so symptoms may manifest anywhere.

When common back conditions occur in the cervical spine rather than the lumbar spine, they are generally more serious. This is because the cervical spine contains the spinal cord, whereas the lumbar spine contains only nerve roots. In rare cases, untreated cervical spine conditions can cause severe symptoms, including paralysis. For this reason, it's important to find a neck pain doctor you trust.

Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center

If you are in the New York City area, consider choosing Dr. Datta of the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center  as your neck pain doctor. Dr. Datta has extensive education and experience in the areas of pain management, orthopedic surgery, and minimally invasive surgical techniques such as laser spine surgery.

To schedule your appointment today, please call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at 347-380-9138