Neck Pain

Neck pain can make everyday activities, such as driving, working, or even sleeping, difficult. Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center, based in the Prince’s Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, provides personalized treatments to ease discomfort and restore function. From chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy to acupuncture, massage, and injections, the team uses proven methods to achieve relief. Call Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center now to schedule your neck pain evaluation or book an appointment online today.

What causes neck pain?

Many factors can cause neck pain. Muscle strain resulting from poor posture or prolonged use of phones and computers is a common occurrence. Arthritis, herniated discs, pinched nerves, or whiplash injuries can also lead to stiffness and discomfort.

Sometimes neck pain develops gradually, while other times it comes on suddenly after an injury.

How is neck pain diagnosed?

Your Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center provider starts the diagnostic process with a physical exam and medical history. They may test your range of motion, muscle strength, and reflexes.

Imaging, such as on-site ultrasound or X-rays, may be necessary if there’s concern about disc problems or nerve compression.

What treatments are available for neck pain?

The Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center customizes treatment plans to each patient, but potential therapies include:

Chiropractic care  

Chiropractic adjustments can improve spinal alignment and reduce pressure on nerves.

Physical therapy

Working on stretching and exercise programs with a physical therapist helps strengthen muscles and improve flexibility.

Massage therapy

Therapeutic massage helps ease tension and increase blood circulation.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture promotes natural healing and pain relief.

Injections

Trigger point or corticosteroid injections can reduce inflammation in specific areas.

Cold laser and ultrasound therapies

Painless laser and ultrasound energies are a noninvasive way to reduce pain.

Your treatment program might also include pain relief medication when appropriate.

When should I see a doctor for neck pain?

Seek medical care if neck pain lasts more than a few weeks, is severe, or comes with symptoms like numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain radiating into the arms.

Request immediate attention if neck pain follows an injury or if you also have a fever, headache, or difficulty moving.

Can neck pain be prevented?

Maintaining good posture, taking regular breaks from screens, and ensuring your workstation is set up ergonomically can help reduce neck strain. Regular exercise, stretching, yoga, and strengthening your core and upper back muscles also help protect your neck.

Whether it comes from an injury, poor posture, or long hours at a desk, neck pain can affect everything from driving to sleeping. The team offers a range of treatments that aim not only to relieve neck pain but also to help prevent it from returning, allowing you to move more freely and comfortably.

Call Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center to arrange a neck pain evaluation or schedule a consultation online today.