Neck Injury Treatment in Irving, TX & Dallas, TX

A neck injury can occur due to a variety of reasons, and it’s essential to understand the causes before taking action.

Some signs and symptoms of a neck injury may not appear immediately after the injury, and could develop over time. If you’re unsure whether you have a neck injury, it’s best to consult a doctor like Dr. Gottlieb to get an accurate diagnosis. Remember, early intervention and treatment can help prevent a minor problem from turning into a major one.

• Neck pain
• Difficulty with balance
• Tingling or numbness in your arms and hands
• Fatigue
• Stiffness or limited range of motion
• Difficulty sleeping and concentrating on things
• Muscle spasms
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Ringing in your ears

Depending on the nature and severity of your injury, your treatment plan may involve non-surgical options like physical therapy, medications, and chiropractic adjustments. However, if your neck injury involves damage to your spine, conservative treatment may not provide long-term pain relief. In these cases, Dr. Gottlieb may recommend cervical spine surgery to address the injury. Common spine procedures for neck injury treatment include:

• Disc replacement or discectomy if a herniated, slipped, or bulging disc is the cause of the injury
• Spinal fusion in cases of instability or degenerative conditions
• Laminectomy to remove part of all of the lamina. This helps to ease pressure on the spinal cord or the nerve roots that may be caused by the neck injury.
• Foraminotomy to remove any causes of neck compression that may have stemmed from the injury itself.
• Fracture repair if the neck injury involves a fracture