Treatments for Back, Neck, and Head Pain in Kansas City
Back & Neck
About Back, Neck, and Head Pain
Back pain affects around 80% of people at some point in their life.
The most important aspect of proper treatment is knowing the cause and structures involved. We offer conservative treatment as well as surgical options when necessary.
Back & Neck
Back Pain
Back pain has innumerable causes, and it is important to meet with a specialist to discover the reason for your pain and to design an accurate treatment plan. Common issues include disc injuries, facet joint sprains, arthritis, sacro-iliac joint pain, muscle pain, and fracture.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Physical therapy
- Medications
- Activity modifications
- Injections
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Laminectomy
- Discectomy
- Spinal decompression
- Flouroscopic injections (epidurals, sacro-iliac, facet)
Neck Pain
Similar to back pain, neck pain can be the result of multiple causes, ranging from car accidents to poor posture. Common causes for pain include disc injuries, facet joint sprains, arthritis, muscle pain, pinched nerves or fracture.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Physical therapy
- Posture modifications
- Medications
- Activity modifications
- Injections
Sciatica
Sciatica is commonly known as a “pinched nerve.” It can be extremely painful and even cause weakness in your arms or legs. While many things can cause pinched nerves, the most common include herniated discs, arthritis, and lumbar stenosis.
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Physical Therapy
- Posture Modifications
- Medications
- Activity Modifications
- Epidural Steroid Injections
Concussion
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). Potential consequences of a poorly managed concussion include amnesia, depression, insomnia, headaches, and seizures..
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Body & brain rest
- Adequate sleep
- Cognitive therapy (with a concussion specialist)
- Reduced mental exertion
- Return-to-sport programs
Related Physicians
Meet the Apex Orthopedic providers who are highly trained and specialized in these concerns & treatments.
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