Get specialized neck pain treatment in Riverside, CA at Integrative Sports and Spine. Our cervical spine physicians identify the exact structural source of your neck pain and apply targeted, evidence based interventional procedures to relieve pain, decompress irritated nerves, and restore mobility without surgery.
Riverside residents often spend long hours commuting on the CA-91, I-215, and CA-60, while many Inland Empire workers spend their days at desks, behind the wheel, or performing physically demanding jobs. Holding your head in the same position for extended periods can place repeated stress on the muscles, discs, and joints of the cervical spine.
Over time, this strain can contribute to herniated or degenerative discs, irritated nerves, facet joint pain, and chronic muscle tension. An old injury, poor posture, or repetitive work can also keep symptoms from fully resolving. When neck pain continues to return, treating the discomfort alone may provide only temporary relief without addressing the underlying problem.
How We Approach Your Care:
Our Riverside physicians evaluate your symptoms, physical examination, medical history, and available imaging to identify the likely source of your pain. Depending on your condition, treatment may include cervical epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation, or other targeted treatments designed around your diagnosis and functional goals.
Our interventional pain team in Riverside is trained and equipped to evaluate and treat the full range of cervical spine and neck pain conditions, including:
Patients who have been told surgery may be necessary, or who have had prior cervical injections with inadequate or short lived relief, are encouraged to schedule a comprehensive evaluation to determine whether a more precise approach can make a difference.
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Disc pain may worsen with certain neck movements and radiate into the arm, while facet pain is usually more localized. Nerve involvement may cause numbness, tingling, or weakness. A physical exam and imaging help identify the underlying cause.
Cervical injections are generally safe when performed by an experienced physician using real-time imaging guidance. Ultrasound or other imaging helps the physician accurately place the needle while avoiding nearby structures. Your physician will review the risks before treatment.
A cervical epidural targets inflammation around an irritated nerve root, often for pain that travels into the arm. A medial branch block targets nerves associated with painful facet joints. Your physician will recommend the appropriate injection based on your symptoms.
Neck surgery is not always the only treatment option for cervical spine conditions. Some patients may improve with injections, rehabilitation, and other non-surgical treatments. We evaluate your condition and provide guidance on whether conservative care or surgical referral is appropriate.
Yes. We treat whiplash and other neck injuries caused by car accidents. Treatment is based on the affected structures, severity of the injury, and your recovery goals.
Treated for cervical degenerative disc disease and facet joint pain
"I had been living with a stiff, aching neck for so long I forgot what it felt like to turn my head without thinking about it. My primary doctor kept prescribing muscle relaxers that only helped for a day or two. Here, they actually figured out it was my facet joints, not just muscle tension, and the radiofrequency treatment gave me relief that has actually lasted. I can check my blind spot on the 91 again without turning my whole body."
Treated for cervical radiculopathy from a herniated disc
"I had numbness running down my arm into two fingers and a spine surgeon told me surgery was basically inevitable. I wanted to try something less invasive first. The epidural injection here, done under imaging, took the nerve pain away almost completely. It has been months and I'm still doing great. I'm glad I got a second opinion before committing to surgery."
Treated for whiplash following a car accident on the 215
"After my accident I had constant neck pain and headaches that started right at the base of my skull. The team here diagnosed it as a combination of whiplash and occipital nerve irritation, which finally explained the headaches too. Between the injections and the guided therapy, I got my life back faster than I expected, and they handled all the documentation for my claim without me having to chase anyone down."
If you have been living with neck pain, arm pain, or cervical spine related headaches while general treatment cycles in and out of effectiveness, you deserve a more precise answer. Our Riverside neck pain specialists have the diagnostic rigor and the interventional expertise to find that answer and deliver care that produces real, measurable improvement.
Call (833) 476-7377 or fill out our online form to book an appointment at any of our four Southern California locations.
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