Neck
Cervical Facet Disease
Cervical facet disease, also known as facet joint syndrome or facet arthropathy, is a condition affecting the facet joints in the cervical spine (neck). These joints, located between the vertebrae, help provide stability and enable motion in the spine. Facet disease involves the degeneration or deterioration of these joints, which leads to pain and other symptoms.
Symptoms
- Pain in the neck
- Headaches
- Stiffness and reduced range of motion
- Numbness and tingling
- Muscle weakness in upper extremities
- Cracking or grinding sounds when moving the neck
- Radiating pain into the shoulders and upper back
- Muscle spasms
Causes
Aging, trauma, osteoarthritis, overuse.
Treatment options
Prolotherapy, PRP, Ultrasound guided nerve blocks.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MFPS)
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MFPS) is a chronic pain disorder caused by tension and sensitivity in the fascia—the connective tissue surrounding muscles. It is marked by trigger points (tight knots in the muscle) that cause localized pain and can also refer discomfort to other areas. Unlike temporary muscle aches, MFPS is persistent and can significantly affect mobility, posture, and quality of life.
Symptoms
- Pain in the neck
- Headaches
- Stiffness and reduced range of motion
- Numbness and tingling
- Muscle weakness in upper extremities
- Radiating pain into the shoulders and upper back
- Muscle spasms
Causes
Overuse, poor posture, stress, inactivity.
Treatment options
Trigger point injections and Mesotherapy
Occipital Neuralgia
Occipital Neuralgia is a nerve-related condition caused by irritation, compression, or injury to the occipital nerves. It leads to chronic pain in the upper neck, base of the skull, and back of the head, sometimes radiating to the scalp, behind the eyes, or to the top of the head. Unlike tension headaches, occipital neuralgia has distinct neurological causes and requires targeted treatments.
Symptoms
- Sharp, stabbing, burning, or electric shock-like pain in the back of the head and neck.
- Pain that can radiate to the scalp, behind the eyes, or toward the ears.
- Sensitivity to touch, light, or specific head movements.
- Occasional scalp tenderness or numbness.
- Episodes of pain that range from brief and intense to persistent and throbbing.
- Nausea and brain fog that may at times accompany the pain.
Causes
Nerve compression, trauma, arthritis, diabetes, or unknown origins.
Treatment options
Prolotherapy, Fascia/nerve hydrodissection, Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks.
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