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Neck Pain Treatment Specialist

Joseph Peck, MD -  - Pain Management Physician

Joseph Peck, MD

Pain Management Physician located in South Bay Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA

Dr. Peck is a top-rated pain management specialist in Manhattan Beach, CA, serving areas throughout the Los Angeles South Bay, including Redondo Beach, by providing state-of-the-art treatment for neck pain, including both localized pain and pain that radiates through the shoulders and arms. His goal is to restore mobility, range of motion and flexibility.

Neck Pain Q & A

What causes neck pain?

Neck pain can occur for different reasons, some of which are directly related to the neck and some of which may be influenced by issues affecting the upper back or shoulders. Often, neck pain occurs as a result of repetitive stress or overuse injuries from work-related activities, or as a result of whiplash-like injuries from car accidents, slip-and-fall accidents or sports injuries. Some neck pain involves herniated discs in the cervical spine which can cause pain to radiate from the neck through the shoulders and into the arms. Poor posture while sitting or standing, chronic stress, carrying heavy or poorly-balanced loads and improper lifting technique can also cause neck pain, as can simple factors like using a pillow that doesn't provide enough support.

What is cervical radiculopathy?

Cervical radiculopathy is a painful condition that occurs when the nerves in the neck (the cervical spine) become pinched or compressed, resulting in symptoms like:

  • neck pain

  • pain radiating into the arms or back

  • burning sensations in the neck or shoulders

  • numbness or weakness in the upper arms

  • pain when moving the neck or turning the head

Herniated discs are the most common cause of pinched nerves in the neck, but diseases can also cause cervical radiculopathy to occur.

How is cervical radiculopathy treated?

Cervical radiculopathy can usually be treated with nonsurgical approaches, including use of a soft cervical collar to support the neck and help reduce stress on the muscles and other soft tissues, physical therapy to strengthen and gently stretch the neck muscles, and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) to reduce pain and swelling. Injections of corticosteroids near the affected vertebra can also help by delivering medication directly to the area surrounding the affected disc. Many treatment plans include multiple approaches to achieve optimal results.

Insurance Information

We take most PPO Insurance plans and Medicare, but we do not take Medi-Cal. Please contact us and we will let you know if we accept your type of medical insurance plan.

Anthem Blue Cross
Beech Street
Blue Shield of California
Cigna
First Health
Great West Health Care
Medicare
Multiplan, Inc.
PHCS
Tricare
Tricare West PPO
United Healthcare