Chronic Neck Pain Treatment in Tallahassee, FL
Persistent neck pain that has not resolved with physical therapy, medications, or time often has an identifiable structural source — most commonly the cervical facet joints or discs — that responds well to targeted interventional treatment.
Understanding Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain — pain in the cervical spine lasting three months or more — affects a significant portion of adults and is one of the most common reasons people seek pain management care. Unlike neck pain that resolves on its own after an acute injury, chronic neck pain typically has an underlying structural cause that requires accurate diagnosis before it can be effectively treated.
The cervical facet joints — the small paired joints connecting each vertebra — are the most common source of chronic axial neck pain. Degeneration of these joints produces localized neck pain and stiffness, often with referral patterns into the shoulders and upper back. Disc disease, postural loading, prior trauma, and prior surgery also contribute to the chronic neck pain picture. A thorough evaluation helps identify which structures are driving the pain before any treatment is recommended.
How We Treat Chronic Neck Pain
Cervical medial branch blocks are the most accurate diagnostic tool for identifying facet joint involvement — temporarily numbing the nerves that supply the facet joints to confirm they are the pain source. When they confirm the diagnosis, cervical radiofrequency ablation can provide longer-lasting relief by interrupting those same nerves — typically providing months to years of improvement. Cervical facet joint injections provide direct anti-inflammatory treatment within the joint.
When disc-related or nerve root pain is contributing, cervical epidural steroid injections deliver targeted anti-inflammatory medication around the affected structures. Trigger point injections address the myofascial component that frequently accompanies cervical spine pain. A consultation is the right starting point to determine which combination of treatments is most appropriate for your situation.
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