When you’re looking for relief from chronic shoulder pain but are hoping to avoid surgery, it’s time to consider the many benefits of nonsurgical regenerative medicine therapies. Learn how regenerative medicine can work for you.
Our reliance on smartphones may be affecting our health in many ways. One of the biggest problems is persistent neck pain.
Experienced pain management specialist Steven Grossinger, DO, sees a lot of people who are limited by ongoing neck pain. Dr. Grossinger offers both diagnostic testing and treatment services to ease pain in the neck so you can enjoy a higher quality of life.
When you use your phone, you most likely lean forward and look down at the screen for an extended period of time. This unhealthy posture can strain the muscles in your neck and shoulders. This injury is so prevalent now that it even has a name — text (or tech) neck.
Repetitive muscle strains can result in persistent neck pain, shoulder pain, and back pain. Over time, you may also develop misalignments in your cervical (upper) spine that prematurely wear out the structures of your spine.
Ultimately, slumping over your phone screen can put pressure on your lungs and affect your breathing. Poor posture can also force your heart to work much harder to pump blood to the rest of your body.
Occasional neck pain may go away with posture improvements, over-the-counter medications, and rest. However, if your neck pain lasts longer than five days or gets worse even with home care, you should schedule a consultation with Dr. Grossinger.
We also recommend that you seek treatment for neck pain if you:
Dr. Grossinger makes a comprehensive evaluation of your neck and spine to identify what’s causing your pain. He may order an MRI or other diagnostic imaging test to assess the health of your cervical spine and rule out chronic conditions like arthritis.
Once he understands the source of your pain, Dr. Grossinger customizes a treatment plan to help you feel better.
If posture improvements and other lifestyle changes can’t ease your neck pain, you may need medications to reduce inflammation in your neck muscles.
When oral medications aren’t working for you, Dr. Grossinger may recommend minimally invasive injections that deliver anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medication directly to the facet joints or epidural space of your spine.
We also offer nerve blocks that interfere with nerve signals that travel from your cervical spine to your brain. Both nerve blocks and injections can provide long-lasting relief of neck pain, allowing you to resume your normal schedule.
Dr. Grossinger also specializes in regenerative medicine that uses substances from your own body, including stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), to stimulate healing. He injects high concentrations of PRP or stem cells into your neck to relieve inflammation and pain.
To prevent pain, take steps to improve your posture, especially when you’re using your phone. Take frequent breaks from your screen and do exercises that work your neck and shoulder muscles.
You don’t have to deal with chronic neck pain on your own. Call the office of Steven Grossinger, DO, nearest to you, in Wilmington, Delaware, or Springfield, Pennsylvania, to schedule an appointment today.
You Might Also Enjoy...
When you’re looking for relief from chronic shoulder pain but are hoping to avoid surgery, it’s time to consider the many benefits of nonsurgical regenerative medicine therapies. Learn how regenerative medicine can work for you.
If you need relief from chronic pain but worry about addiction and other side effects of opioids, you may be a candidate for regenerative therapies like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.
Playing baseball is a great way to stay physically fit and have fun, but the popular sport can also increase your risk of rotator cuff tears and other painful shoulder injuries. Learn what you can do to avoid pain this baseball season.
About 750,000 people in the United States develop spinal compression fractures each year. Learn more about the signs of compression fractures, so you can get the treatment you need right away.
Your knees are susceptible to injury, even during your usual exercise routine, if you’re not careful. Learn how to reduce your risk for painful joint injuries while still getting a great workout.
Does neck pain cause headaches? Do headaches cause neck pain? Is there even a link between them? Read on.