An estimated 15% of American adults have chronic neck pain. If you’re one of them, you know that it can have an impact on your ability to do your job, sleep, or even perform everyday activities. Dr. Thomas Reilly offers effective treatments for neck pain, including nerve blocks and injection therapy, at Restore Brain Sport and Spine in West Chase Florida. Call or book an appointment online to learn more.

How does you lifestyle impact pain?

Sitting, looking at a computer screen or your phone is a common cause of neck pain. Although that kind of pain is usually acute — lasting only a few days or weeks — it can become chronic without treatment. A workspace that is set up for physical safety — both at home and at work — can create major improvements in your neck pain.

Reducing your stress level can also have a surprising impact on neck pain. One of the best ways to reduce stress is exercise. Dr. Reilly is can help you find activities that are safe and will improve your health.

What treatments are available for Chronic Neck Pain?

At Restore Brain Sport and Spine, Dr. Reilly and his staff provide offers a variety of treatments for chronic neck pain. Often, over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers can provide temporary relief. For more serious cases, treatments include:

• Injections: to reduce inflammation and relieve pressure on the nerves causing your pain
• Cervical facet radiofrequency ablation and other nerve blocks: disrupt nerve function, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain

• Kyphoplasty: a surgical procedure that stabilizes the vertebrae and reduces pain
• Spinal cord stimulator implants: use electrical impulses to prevent your nerves from sending pain signals

If you’ve been living with chronic neck pain, book a consultation with Dr. Reilly to learn more about the treatment options available to you.