Neck Pain

  At Queen Creek Medical in Queen Creek, Arizona, our team Dr. Quentin Smith, the chiropractor, and nurse practitioners specialize in diagnosing your neck pain symptoms and treating severe neck pain to help our patients find relief and improve their quality of life by utilizing a more integrated holistic approach. 

Neck Pain Q&A

What causes neck pain?

Neck pain may develop for various reasons, including:

Poor posture

Bending over an electronic device or keyboard, falling asleep with your neck bent at an awkward angle, and poor walking or sitting posture are all common causes of neck pain. The pain usually resolves quickly, but repeated occurrences could lead to long-term damage.  Lifting with poor posture.

Auto accidents

Whiplash is a common neck injury, especially in car accidents where forward motion stops suddenly or you get hit from behind. The head snaps forward and back violently, stretching or tearing the neck muscles and tendons.

Sports injuries

You can sustain sports injuries whenever you exercise or do anything active. Strains and sprains (including whiplash) are the most common and often occur when the neck vertebrae shift out of position.

Degenerative diseases

Conditions like osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and spondylolisthesis (slipping vertebrae) commonly occur later in life after years of wear-and-tear. The changes in soft tissues, bones, and discs can result in painful spinal alignment changes.

Excessive tension and stress can also make your neck stiff and sore.

What should I do about neck pain?

Most people with mild neck pain take over-the-counter medications to reduce their discomfort. While these treat pain, they don’t address the cause of your condition.

Resting your neck, applying hot and cold compresses, and correcting your posture can help. However, you should seek medical attention if your pain is persistent or worsens.

How is neck pain treated?

Dr. Smith and the Queen Creek Medical Center team offer comprehensive care for people with neck pain. Treatments include:

Chiropractic care

Chiropractic adjustments are safe and effective manual or device-assisted vertebra corrections. Dr. Smith assesses your cervical spine (neck) for misalignments, then uses his hands or a specialized instrument to rapidly thrust the bone and tissues to the correct position.

Massage therapy

Massage is an excellent way of easing tight muscles or stretching and strengthening the neck’s connective tissues. It’s a relaxing and noninvasive process that combines well with chiropractic care.

Regenerative Medicine

If your neck tissues experience damage or deteriorate due to age, restorative medicine can boost natural tissue growth. Techniques Queen Creek Medical uses include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a product packed with growth factors from your blood. The medical team at Queen Creek Medical injects the PRP into your neck, where it encourages faster healing.  We also utilize human cells and tissue products to help regrow and rejuvenate the lost or damaged tissue.

For expert neck pain treatment, call Queen Creek Medical today or book an appointment online by clicking below.

Trigger Point Injections

  Trigger Point Injections (TPI) are a common treatment for muscle pain and discomfort. They involve injecting a medication directly into the trigger point of a muscle to help alleviate pain and improve function. 

What are Trigger Points? 

Trigger points are tight bands or knots that develop in muscles, often as a result of overuse, injury, or stress. These points can be painful to the touch and can cause referred pain, meaning the pain is felt in another part of the body.

Joint Injections

  Joint injections are a common treatment for managing pain and inflammation in joints. They involve injecting an all natural medication, directly into the joint to help reduce pain and improve function. This article will explain what joint injections are, how they work, and what to expect during and after the procedure.

What are Joint Injections? 

Joint injections are a minimally invasive procedure used to deliver medication directly into a joint. The medication can help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and improve joint function. Joint injections are commonly used to treat conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis.

Physical Therapy 

 Physical therapy is a crucial component of rehabilitation and recovery for a wide range of conditions and injuries. At our clinic Queen Creek Medical in  Queen Creek, Arizona, our experienced physical therapists are dedicated to helping you regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve your overall quality of life through personalized physical therapy programs.

What is Physical Therapy?  

Physical therapy is a healthcare profession that focuses on helping patients restore and maintain mobility, function, and quality of life. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques, exercises, and modalities to address musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, sports injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation.