Neck and Back Pain in Monroe, LA
You wouldn’t believe how many people suffer from neck and back pain. Whether you’ve been experiencing symptoms for weeks now or your symptoms are so severe that they are affecting your quality of life, our pain management experts are here to help.
There are many reasons why someone may experience neck or back pain, from injuries and accidents to degenerative disorders or osteoarthritis. While some patients may be able to find relief through traditional medications and other treatments, pain management is a safe and effective way to target and eliminate your pain through a variety of different techniques designed to improve how the spine functions.
What Causes Neck and Back Pain?
Chronic pain to your back and neck can be caused for numerous different reasons. It can sometimes be a symptom of an ongoing illness such as fibromyalgia or occur on its own due to a patient's physical environment and current lifestyle or work habits. Other common causes of chronic back or neck pain include:
- Muscle strain
- Arthritis
- Ruptured disk
- Spinal fractures
- Spine cancer
- Infection of the spine
- Damage to spinal nerves
- Physical trauma or a car accident causing whiplash
- Numbness or tingling in your hands
What to Expect During Neck and Back Pain Treatment
When you come in for pain management care at Bayonne Injury & Pain Clinic, we will first perform a series of exams in order to locate problem areas and the source of your pain. We will ask you questions regarding your symptoms when they began and treatments you’ve already tried. We will also perform both physical and neurological exams to check range of motion and to determine which movements may be exacerbating your pain. We will also test nerve strength and reflexes.
In some cases, diagnostic tests such as a CT scan or an MRI may be recommended, particularly if we believe arthritis, fractures or bone spurs are the cause. An EMG may also be recommended if we believe that your neck or back pain is caused by nerve damage.
When it comes to getting pain management care, the purpose of these treatments is to provide patients with the relief they are looking for. Once your pain management physician has gathered all necessary information, they will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals. This may include a combination of conservative treatments, interventional procedures, back injections, and lifestyle modifications aimed at relieving your pain and improving your function
Back injections can be used to manage a wide range of painful conditions, such as:
- Arthritis: These injections can provide relief for those suffering from arthritis, whether it's osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, by reducing joint inflammation.
- Muscle Pain: Back injections can target specific muscle groups, helping alleviate muscle pain and tension.
- Back and Neck Pain: Those with chronic back and neck pain, often caused by issues like herniated discs, degenerative disc disease or spinal stenosis, can benefit from injections to manage their symptoms.
- Joint Pain: These include conditions such as tendonitis and bursitis.
- Spinal Pain: Spinal pain resulting from conditions like sciatica or facet joint pain can be managed with these injections, providing relief and improving mobility.