neck & spine INJURIES

The conditions that cause back pain are often the same as those that cause neck pain, such as muscle strains, ligament sprains, disc problems, and vertebral deterioration. If you have back or neck pain, Piefer Bone & Joint in Conroe and The Woodlands, Texas, specializes in diagnosing and treating all musculoskeletal causes of back and neck pain. Find out more by calling Piefer Bone & Joint or booking an appointment online today!

What Kinds of neck & spine Injuries Might I Get?

Some of the neck & spine injuries that PB&J see most often include:

Spinal stenosis
Degenerative disc disease
Disc herniation
Spinal fractures
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Nerve compression
Musculoligamentous strain
Spondylolysis
Spondylolisthesis

Back and neck pain are often due to soft tissue damage from acute sporting injuries or degeneration caused by wear and tear or overuse. Muscle strains are a common cause of back pain in active people. They can happen if you overstretch yourself to make a shot or reach a ball. They can also happen when you lift too heavy a weight during training, or twist awkwardly. Degenerative conditions develop when the discs and vertebrae in your spine degrade with age or wear because you’re making the same movements repeatedly. They then put pressure on the nerves in your spinal cord that results in pain.

Treatment Options

In most cases, both back and neck pain respond positively to conservative treatment methods. Your initial treatment plan might include therapies such as:

Activity modification
Cold packs
Heat packs
Anti-inflammatories
Pain-killing medication
Muscle relaxants
Physical therapy

surgery options

Most neck & spine injuries recover well without the need for surgery. However, in cases of severe trauma or certain types of fractures and sprains, your body won’t be able to heal the affected tissues properly without some help.