Neck Pain
Pain Management, PRP & Weight Loss Clinic located in Powder Springs, GA
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Neck Pain services offered in Powder Springs, GA
Everyone occasionally strains their neck, but for half of adults, their neck pain turns into an ongoing condition that’s hard to relieve. Whether your pain just started or you’ve been miserable for months, Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the experienced team at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, can help. They provide comprehensive care, including conservative medical therapies and interventional treatments that relieve your pain and get you back to enjoying life. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today.
What causes neck pain?
Your neck (cervical spine) is especially vulnerable to injuries, whether during athletic activities, your daily routine, repetitive movements (overuse), or a car accident that causes whiplash. These injuries often cause pain as they pull the muscles and ligaments supporting your neck
As you get older, chronic conditions develop, such as:
- Spinal arthritis
- Herniated discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spinal stenosis
- Bone spurs
- Slipped vertebrae
- Cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve)
Poor posture is another frequent cause of neck pain, especially if you spend a lot of time bending your head to look at electronics.
What symptoms accompany neck pain?
No matter what causes your neck pain, chances are you’ll have limited mobility, ranging from a mild, stiff neck to extreme pain if you make the slightest movement. You may also experience headaches, dizziness, and shoulder pain.
The condition causing your pain may pinch a nerve. If that happens, you can experience pain, tingling, and burning that travels down your arm. A severely damaged nerve causes numbness and muscle weakness in your arm and hand.
How is neck pain treated?
The caring team at L&D Medical Center completes a thorough exam and gets diagnostic imaging like X-rays or an MRI to identify any injuries.
Your provider may recommend changing your activities, taking anti-inflammatory medications, and undergoing physical therapy to restore strength and movement.
Though they may suggest wearing a soft cervical collar to stabilize your neck while it heals, this is a short-term treatment. Wearing a collar too long weakens your muscles and hinders your recovery.
If you still have neck pain after conservative care, your provider recommends interventional treatments, such as:
- Trigger point injections (to relax a muscle knot)
- Epidural corticosteroid injections (to reduce nerve inflammation)
- Percutaneous discectomies (to treat a herniated disc)
- Spinal cord stimulation (to stop pain signals from activating your brain)
- Intrathecal pain pumps (to deliver pain relievers directly to your spinal cord)
These treatments are highly effective because they target the root cause of your pain. As an interventional specialist, your provider safely performs your procedure using real-time X-ray guidance. The X-ray shows your spine and allows your provider to guide the needle, precisely placing it in the proper spot.
You can get relief from neck pain with holistic care at L&D Medical Center. Call the office or book an appointment online today.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy
Women and men experience fatigue, muscle weakness, difficulty sleeping, memory problems, and the loss of their sex drive when their hormone levels fall. Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the highly trained team at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, have a solution: hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They specialize in restoring your natural levels using bioidentical hormones that safely alleviate your symptoms and prevent chronic conditions. If you have ongoing symptoms, don’t wait to seek help. Call the office or book an appointment online today to begin treatment that restores your energy and vitality.
Neck Pain
Everyone occasionally strains their neck, but for half of adults, their neck pain turns into an ongoing condition that’s hard to relieve. Whether your pain just started or you’ve been miserable for months, Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the experienced team at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, can help. They provide comprehensive care, including conservative medical therapies and interventional treatments that relieve your pain and get you back to enjoying life. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today.
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Back Pain
Getting older may increase your risk of back problems, but more than 40% of adults struggling with back pain are between 18-40 years old. Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the skilled providers at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, have years of experience helping adults overcome back pain. They provide the full range of medical care, including their specialty, interventional treatments that target the joints and nerves causing your pain. Don’t give up on finding relief from back pain. Call the office or book online today.
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Pain Management
One in five adults struggles with chronic pain that’s often severe enough to stop them from working or enjoying life. Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the skilled providers at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, offer a full spectrum of integrative care to give you long-lasting relief from your pain. Your personalized treatment plan may include nutritional counseling, medication, and interventional treatments. Compassionate pain management at L&D Medical Center gives you another chance to live a full, thriving life. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today.
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Medical Weight Loss
Medical weight loss is one of the best things you can do for your health if you’re struggling to lose weight on your own effectively. At L & D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the experienced team offer customized weight loss programs to help you find better well-being in your everyday life. Call the office or book an appointment online today if you’re interested in enrolling in weight management at L & D Medical Center.
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Internal Medicine
Internal medicine providers have extensive training in the health care needs of adults, including illnesses, chronic conditions, and preventive care. Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the experienced team at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, build strong relationships with their patients. During your appointments, they explain your health issues, giving you the information needed to make informed decisions about your treatment. If you’re searching for a compassionate internal medicine specialist or need to schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today.
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Shoulder Pain
Your shoulder supports every arm movement, which exposes it to substantial wear-and-tear and puts everyone at a high risk of painful injuries. If you have shoulder pain, don’t wait to seek help at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia. Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the skilled team perform a thorough exam, obtain diagnostic X-rays, an MRI, or CT scan when needed, and create a personalized treatment plan that relieves your pain and restores shoulder strength. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today.
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, affects 30 million Americans, and more than half of them are under the age of 65. Douglas Cox, FNP-BC, and the experienced providers at L&D Medical Center in Powder Springs, Georgia, have extensive experience treating osteoarthritis. They offer comprehensive care that slows down your joint damage, eases your pain, and helps you postpone or avoid surgery. The earlier you seek treatment, the better your chances are of keeping joint damage under control. To start your personalized care, call the office or book an appointment online today.