Neck Pain
Interventional Pain Management serving San Antonio, TX
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Neck Pain services offered in San Antonio, TX
Neck pain can turn everyday movements like checking your blind spot while driving or looking down at your phone into uncomfortable reminders that something’s wrong. At South Texas Pain Institute in San Antonio, Texas, Shyam Purswani, MD, takes a thorough approach to neck pain, looking beyond the obvious symptoms to find the root cause of your discomfort. Whether your pain stems from an old injury, poor posture, or degenerative changes in your spine, Dr. Purswani creates treatment plans focused on getting you back to your normal activities. Call the office or book online to schedule your evaluation.
Neck Pain Q & A
What causes neck pain?
Your neck supports the weight of your head while allowing you to turn, tilt, and nod throughout the day. This combination of mobility and responsibility makes it vulnerable to injury and wear from conditions like:
Muscle strain and poor posture
Hours spent hunched over a computer or looking down at your phone force your neck into unnatural positions, creating tension and fatigue in the surrounding tissues. The constant strain can lead to muscle tightness, trigger points, and chronic aching.
Whiplash and trauma
Car accidents cause rapid back-and-forth motion that stretches or tears muscles and ligaments, even damaging discs and nerves. Symptoms don’t always appear immediately, which is why early evaluation matters even after seemingly minor collisions.
Degenerative conditions
Herniated discs occur when the soft inner material pushes through the outer layer and presses on nearby nerves, causing pain that radiates down your arm. Cervical spinal stenosis narrows the space around your spinal cord, creating pressure that leads to weakness or numbness.
Facet joint arthritis limits how far you can turn your head and creates grinding sensations with movement.
How is neck pain evaluated?
Dr. Purswani asks about your symptoms, daily activities, and any injuries you’ve experienced. He examines your neck’s range of motion, checks for areas of tenderness, and tests nerve function in your arms and hands. X-rays or MRI scans help visualize bone alignment, disc health, and soft tissue damage.
What treatments are available for neck pain?
Dr. Purswani offers several treatment options depending on your diagnosis:
- Targeted injections to reduce inflammation in joints or around compressed nerves
- Multiwave Locked System (MLS) therapy to accelerate healing
- Stem cell therapy to promote tissue regeneration
- Physical therapy to strengthen supporting muscles and improve posture
- Chiropractic care
- Acupuncture
- Nerve blocks
- Massage therapy to relieve muscle tension and improve circulation
- Medications for pain management during recovery
If you were injured in a car accident, Dr. Purswani provides detailed documentation and works closely with your attorney throughout treatment to support your case while prioritizing your recovery.
How quickly you recover depends on what's causing your pain and how severe your injury is. Dr. Purswani monitors your progress at each visit and adjusts your treatment plan when needed to keep you moving in the right direction.
To schedule your neck pain evaluation, call South Texas Pain Institute or book your appointment online today.