Expert Neck Pain Care in Marlton and Collingswood, NJ
Neck pain can quickly develop into a chronic problem after starting as a minor inconvenience.
At Peak Spine & Sports Medicine in Marlton and Collingswood, New Jersey, pain management specialists Jill Kalariya, MD, and Milind Patel, MD, MBA, and their multidisciplinary team assess the vertebrae, muscles, and tendons in your neck to look for damage, nerve compression, and inflammation.
They develop a treatment plan for you based on the underlying cause and symptoms. Schedule your consultation for neck pain treatment over the phone or online at Peak Spine & Sports Medicine today.
Neck Pain Treatment Marlton, NJ – FAQs
What is neck pain?
Pain in the neck is often the result of some kind of irritation of the nerve roots in the cervical spine. In a majority of circumstances, neck pain goes away on its own or with mild home care. Long-term, recurrent, or severe neck pain needs a diagnosis and individualized treatment from the experts at Peak Spine & Sports Medicine.
Which other symptoms can come with neck pain?
Neck pain rarely stays in one place. It can spread into the shoulders, arms, hands, upper back, or head, and it doesn’t always feel the same for every patient. Some people notice stiffness and aching, while others experience burning, tingling, or numbness — symptoms that may point to nerve irritation. When pain, weakness, or numbness travels down into the shoulders, arms, hands, or head, the true source is often a nerve in the neck rather than the arm itself. Headaches, especially at the base of the skull, can also be connected to neck-related muscle tension or nerve irritation.
What causes neck pain?
Neck pain can come from several different structures in the cervical spine, including the discs, facet joints, spinal nerves, and surrounding muscles. Common contributors include a cervical herniated or bulging disc, cervical radiculopathy (nerve irritation), degenerative disc disease, facet joint syndrome, muscle spasm or myofascial pain, posture-related strain, arthritis, and injury. Because several of these can produce similar symptoms, a thorough evaluation is often needed to pinpoint the actual source.
How can I manage my neck pain?
At Peak Spine & Sports Medicine, neck pain is treated with an opioid-free, interventional approach tailored to the underlying cause rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include epidural steroid injections, nerve root or selective nerve blocks, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks (often paired with radiofrequency ablation for longer-lasting relief), trigger point injections for muscle-related pain, or regenerative options like platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy. For neck-related headaches, Botox injections may also be considered. The goal is to target the specific source of pain rather than relying on oral medication that affects the entire body.