Why it happens
Long hours at a desk or wheel, prior whiplash, cervical disc degeneration and facet arthritis all load the neck in ways it cannot sustain.
Warning signs
Numbness, weakness or pain radiating past the elbow suggests nerve root involvement and deserves prompt evaluation.
Treatment
Cervical epidural or facet injections calm the irritated structure while therapy restores posture, mobility and deep neck strength.
What this may include
- Cervical epidural steroid injections
- Cervical facet and medial branch blocks
- Trigger point injections
- Posture and ergonomic retraining