Neck pain can interfere with how you sleep, work, and move through daily life—especially when it’s sharp, stiff, or radiating into your shoulders and arms. At the Center for Regenerative Therapy & Pain Management, we use non-surgical, image-guided treatments to identify the cause of your pain and provide long-lasting relief.
Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that can affect the muscles, joints, spinal discs, or nerves in the cervical spine. It may feel like stiffness, soreness, sharp discomfort, or radiating pain into the shoulders, arms, or head.
Neck pain can be acute—lasting a few days—or chronic, developing slowly over time and interfering with sleep, posture, and movement. It’s often caused by poor posture, injury, disc problems, or age-related degeneration in the spine.
When a disc in the neck bulges or ruptures, it may press on nearby nerves—causing sharp pain, numbness, or tingling in the shoulders or arms.
Narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck can compress nerve roots, leading to pain, stiffness, and even radiating nerve symptoms.
Sudden impact injuries, like those from car accidents or falls, can overstretch or tear soft tissues in the neck, causing lingering pain and instability.
Spending long hours hunched over screens can shift your head forward, straining the muscles, discs, and joints in the cervical spine.
Wear-and-tear on the cervical joints and discs may result in inflammation, stiffness, and chronic discomfort over time.
Overuse, emotional stress, or improper lifting can cause muscles in the neck to tighten, resulting in aching, spasms, and reduced mobility.
Neck pain symptoms can range from a mild, nagging ache to severe, radiating pain that affects your ability to work, sleep, or move comfortably. Recognizing the pattern of symptoms helps guide accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Stiffness or limited range of motion
Aching or sharp pain in the neck
Radiating pain into the shoulders or arms
Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms or hands
Headaches originating from the neck
Muscle spasms or tenderness
If your neck pain is persistent, worsening, or starting to affect your arms, sleep, or daily movement, it’s time to see a specialist. Early evaluation can prevent the progression of nerve-related symptoms and help avoid unnecessary surgery.
Pain lasting more than 2 weeks
Numbness or weakness in arms or hands
Headaches that start in the neck
Pain worsens with movement or certain positions
No relief from medications, rest, or physical therapy
We begin with a detailed clinical evaluation to understand the source of your neck pain and how it’s affecting your movement and quality of life. Our team combines hands-on examination with advanced imaging and diagnostic tools to get a full picture of what’s going on.
Physical and neurological exams to assess strength, reflexes, and range of motion
Imaging tests like X-rays, MRI, or CT scans to evaluate discs, nerves, and spinal alignment
Diagnostic injections or nerve blocks to pinpoint the exact source of pain
Postural and movement analysis to identify muscular or mechanical issues
Reduce inflammation around irritated nerve roots to ease radiating pain and restore comfort.
Interrupt pain signals from specific nerves to provide relief and confirm the pain source.
Use targeted heat to disable small nerves responsible for chronic neck or facet joint pain.
Treat tense neck muscles that restrict motion and contribute to tension headaches or spasms.
For severe or treatment-resistant neck pain, this implanted device helps block pain signals at the spinal level.
Strengthen supporting muscles, correct posture, and improve flexibility to prevent future flare-ups.
Neck pain can disrupt everything from your sleep to your ability to focus or enjoy daily activities. But with the right diagnosis and targeted treatment, it doesn’t have to be permanent.
Our team provides non-surgical, image-guided care that addresses the root cause of your discomfort. We’re here to help you move freely and confidently—without the limitations of chronic neck pain.
Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain is often caused by long-term muscle strain, degenerative disc disease, arthritis, or prior injuries that never fully healed. Poor posture and daily stress can also worsen symptoms over time. Identifying the root cause is key to lasting relief.
If your neck pain comes with numbness, tingling, weakness in the arms or hands, or pain that radiates down your shoulder or arm, it may be nerve-related. These symptoms suggest compression or irritation of cervical nerves, often from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
In some cases, a herniated disc may improve with conservative care like rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications. However, if symptoms persist or worsen, interventional treatments like injections may be needed to avoid long-term nerve damage.
Yes, image-guided injections are commonly used to treat neck pain safely and effectively. They deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly to the affected area, offering targeted relief with minimal downtime.
If your pain lasts more than two weeks, worsens over time, or causes numbness, weakness, or headaches, it’s time to consult a specialist. These signs may indicate a deeper issue such as nerve compression or joint degeneration.
Yes. Cervicogenic headaches originate from problems in the neck, and muscle tension or joint dysfunction in the cervical spine can also lead to dizziness or balance issues. Treating the neck often helps relieve these secondary symptoms.
Diagnosis typically involves a combination of physical exams, imaging like MRI or X-rays, and sometimes diagnostic injections. These tools help pinpoint the exact cause without the need for invasive procedures.
Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today and our team will help you take the next step toward lasting pain relief.
We provide advanced, personalized pain management care for patients across New Jersey, led by board-certified specialist Dr. Shane Huch.
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