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Neck Pain Treatment in Watertown, CT

Neck pain treatment at Watertown Spine & Injury Center begins with a conversation about when your pain started and what it makes difficult, such as turning your head while driving, working at a desk, or finding a comfortable sleeping position. Dr. Peter Zilahy and Dr. Sung evaluate patients whose symptoms developed gradually or began after an injury. Your doctor examines how your neck moves and, if you have arm pain, numbness, or tingling, checks your strength, sensation, and reflexes. These findings guide your care.

Common Causes and Symptoms of Neck Pain

Neck pain can develop after a muscle strain, a sports injury, or a collision that causes whiplash. Other possible sources include irritated joints, disc or ligament injuries, nerve irritation, and degenerative changes in the cervical spine.

You might notice:

  • Stiffness or difficulty turning your head
  • Sharp or aching pain in the neck, shoulders, or upper back
  • Headaches that begin at the base of the skull
  • Pain, tingling, or numbness that travels into an arm or hand
  • Muscle tightness or spasms

For additional patient information, visit MedlinePlus – Neck Injuries and Disorders.

Neck Pain Treatment and Rehabilitation

Your doctor recommends care based on your examination and the activities you want to resume. Your plan may include:

  • Chiropractic care and spinal mobilization to address restricted neck movement when appropriate.
  • Therapeutic exercise to improve neck mobility and build strength in your neck and upper back.
  • Acupuncture or soft-tissue treatment to help manage pain and muscle tension.
  • Guidance for work and home, such as adjusting your screen height or reading position and gradually returning to activities that aggravate your symptoms.

When Is an MRI Appropriate for Neck Pain?

Your symptoms and examination help your doctor decide whether an MRI would change your care. Persistent pain extending into an arm, for example, raises a different question when the examination also shows weakness, altered sensation, or a change in reflexes. If those findings suggest nerve involvement, your doctor considers whether imaging or specialist referral is appropriate.

When an MRI is available, your doctor compares the images with the location of your symptoms and the examination findings. For example, if your right hand feels numb, it matters whether a finding on the MRI involves a nerve that supplies the affected part of that hand.

Why Patients Choose Watertown Spine & Injury Center

Dr. Zilahy and Dr. Sung provide conservative neck pain care in Watertown. Dr. Zilahy brings more than four decades of clinical experience, a fellowship in Primary Spine Care, and advanced postgraduate training in spinal trauma and MRI interpretation.

Our office serves Watertown, Waterbury, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Woodbury, and surrounding Connecticut communities.

Schedule a Neck Pain Evaluation

If neck pain is interfering with sleep, work, or driving, call 860-274-9641 to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Sung or Dr. Zilahy at Watertown Spine & Injury Center.