Neck Pain

From posture strain to nerve compression, neck pain can interfere with daily life, but advanced treatments can bring relief.

What is Neck Pain?

Neck pain is a common condition that can result from muscle strain, poor posture, arthritis, or compression of the nerves in the cervical spine. It may cause stiffness, headaches, or radiating pain into the shoulders and arms. For some, it becomes a chronic issue that affects work, sleep, and quality of life.

Causes & Risk Factors

Poor posture from desk work or long screen time

Muscle strain and tension

Herniated cervical discs

Cervical arthritis (degenerative joint disease)

Spinal stenosis (narrowing of cervical spine canal)

Whiplash or prior injury

Symptoms:

When Neck Pain Persists?

Passive treatments like rest or basic painkillers may only offer temporary relief. If pain persists, it’s often because the underlying cause—like nerve irritation or joint inflammation—hasn’t been resolved. This is when targeted, advanced care may be required.

When Neck Pain Persists?

Passive treatments like rest or basic painkillers may only offer temporary relief. If pain persists, it’s often because the underlying cause—like nerve irritation or joint inflammation—hasn’t been resolved. This is when targeted, advanced care may be required.

Treatments for Neck Pain

At Armada Medical Center, Dr. Babak Babakhani, MD, PhD, provides advanced, minimally invasive treatments tailored to the cause of neck pain:

Cervical Epidural Injections

Reduces inflammation around irritated nerves, primarily used to treat radiating pain (radiculopathy) that travels into the shoulders or arms.
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Cervical Facet Joint Injections

Used to diagnose and treat pain from arthritis in the small joints of the neck. This injection can help confirm the joint as the pain source.
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Medial Branch Blocks & RFA

A two-step process: First, a Medial Branch Block (a diagnostic test) confirms the exact pain source. If successful, Radiofrequency Ablation is then used to provide long-term relief.
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US-Guided Nerve Blocks

Precise injections using ultrasound imaging for accuracy and safety.
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Trigger Point Injections

Targets painful 'knots' (trigger points) in muscles to relieve tension. This injection specifically addresses muscular pain, not nerve or joint pain.
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What to Expect

Personalized Plan

 Focused treatment tailored to whether the pain is muscle-based, nerve-related, or degenerative.

Recovery & Follow-Up

Early pain relief with continued support to prevent recurrence.

Consultation & Diagnosis

Comprehensive history and physical exam. Advanced imaging (MRI or CT) is ordered when necessary to confirm a diagnosis or rule out other conditions.

Outpatient Procedure

Most treatments are quick and performed under local anesthesia.

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Consultation & Diagnosis

Comprehensive history and physical exam. Advanced imaging (MRI or CT) is ordered when necessary to confirm a diagnosis or rule out other conditions.

02
Personalized Plan

Focused treatment tailored to whether the pain is muscle-based, nerve-related, or degenerative.

03
Outpatient Procedure

Most treatments are quick and performed under local anesthesia.

04
Recovery & Follow-Up

Early pain relief with continued support to prevent recurrence.

Neck pain doesn’t have to be part of your everyday life. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Babak to discover safe, effective solutions tailored to you.