neck cervical spine

We could title today’s post with a number of questions: Do I really need a neck fusion? Does neck fusion surgery really work? What complications can I expect following a neck fusion? However, the answers to all of these boils down to, neck fusion may be creating more problems than it actually solves. In fact … Continued

While not super common, hand numbness while sleeping is an issue patients sometimes bring to our attention. We’re not talking about I fell asleep on my hand, and when I woke up it was numb; we’re talking about legitimate hand numbness that seems to recur most nights and may even wake you from sleep. If … Continued

Chances are, you’ve had to deal with a headache at one time or another, probably many times in fact. Why? A headache is most typically a symptom, and as such it can occur with a variety of issues—everything from a fever or migraine to the common cold or allergies and in rarer cases even more … Continued

In August of 2004, this patient was involved in a pedestrian versus auto accident. He was the pedestrian and a truck ran over his chest. Result: Finally able to breath easy Duration of pain: It has been 13 months since the date of the accident Severity of pain: Varying from 8-10/10 when he came to … Continued

On September 22, 2005, Dominga was involved in a car accident that would change her life. As a result of this car accident she had headaches, upper neck pain, pain in the shoulder and shoulder blades, and pain in the left arm and lower back. She went to see her family practice doctor who immediately … Continued

RT is a 46 year old female. She came to The Centeno-Schultz Clinic complaining of severe headaches and neck pain after a rear end car accident.  We tried both IMS and cervical radiofrequency three times.  Each RF treatments provided approximately one year of 90% pain relief.  She now lives her life without daily headaches and … Continued

Specialized doctor discusses headache pain arising from the atlanto-occipital joint and treatment options.

Specialized doctor discusses radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of facet pain.

Specialized doctor discusses muscle dysfunction as a source of headaches.

Specialized doctor discusses potential sources of headaches after motor vehicle accidents.