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At DFW Spine & Pain Institute, we understand how neck pain can disrupt every part of your life—from work to sleep to simple daily tasks. Whether your pain results from poor posture, a sports injury, or a more serious spinal condition, our board-certified pain management specialist in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is here to help you find lasting pain relief.
Neck pain refers to discomfort in the area from the base of the skull to the shoulders. This pain can be acute (short-term) or chronic pain lasting more than a few weeks. It often involves the cervical spine, which includes vertebrae, discs, facet joints, nerve roots, and supporting muscles and ligaments.1 When any of these structures are inflamed or injured, the result can be a limited range of motion, stiffness, or radiating pain to the shoulders and arms.
Neck pain can stem from a wide range of conditions,2 including:
Our clinic utilizes advanced diagnostics like X-rays to determine the root cause of your neck pain.
Once we’ve reviewed your medical history and diagnostic results, our specialists develop a customized treatment plan to restore your range of motion, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.
Our goal is to provide effective treatment using the least invasive methods first. Our non-surgical treatments include:
These therapies can help patients avoid or delay spine surgery while achieving meaningful pain relief from mild to severe neck pain.
If your neck pain is due to more complex issues, such as a damaged spinal cord or severe cervical spine disorders, we may recommend advanced options:
If you’re ready to explore neck pain treatment options in Dallas-Fort Worth, contact DFW Spine & Pain Institute today. Whether you’re dealing with neck pain, chronic pain, sciatica, or recovering from an accident, our team is here to help you live pain-free. We’ll help you understand your condition and guide you toward the most effective treatment, so you can return to doing what you love.
If your pain lasts more than a week, radiates to your arms, or is accompanied by numbness, weakness, or chronic pain, it’s essential to seek medical care.3
Yes. Poor posture, especially from extended screen use or slouching, is a leading cause of neck pain and can also lead to upper back and back pain. During your initial consultation, we’ll discuss your symptoms, review your medical history, and lifestyle habits to determine the root cause of your neck pain.
DFW Spine & Pain Institute offers comprehensive neck pain care throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Plano, Arlington, and other surrounding cities in Texas. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with a board-certified provider.
If you have had an MRI but you are still suffering from pain, our specialists offer free MRI reviews. We offer a variety of treatment options at conveniently located offices in Colleyville, Dallas, Frisco, and Rockwall, Texas. Contact us with any questions or to schedule a consultation.
1 American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Neck Pain. https://www.aans.org/patients/conditions-treatments/neck-pain/. Accessed May 8, 2025.
2 Cleveland Clinic. Neck Pain. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21179-neck-pain. Accessed May 8, 2025.
3 Mayo Clinic. Neck pain. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20375581. Accessed May 8, 2025.
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