How to Identify the Best Neck Pain Treatments
Here is a matchup of diagnoses with treatments: Cervical disc herniation – Cervical epidural steroid injection Cervical facet joint – Cervical facet block Cervical radiculopathy – Cervical nerve root injection More advanced but still minimally invasive therapies include: Persistent facet joint pain which is temporarily relieved with facet blocks, the next step is radiofrequency ablation. Cervical disc herniation or cervical radiculopathy, after epidural injections, a percutaneous decompression is the most advanced nonsurgical option. Persistent neck pain after a cervical fusion operation, cervical spinal cord stimulation may be an option for long-term benefit. If you are having persistent neck pain, Dr. Koppel can help you alleviate it. To make an appointment, call Garden State Pain Management or use the online booking feature.