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Dr. Mohr

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Neck Pain Treated Near The Woodlands, TX

The neck is the most flexible part of the spine. In addition to supporting the full weight of the head (10-13 pounds), the neck allows the head to tilt forward and backward, turn from side to side and bend from ear to shoulder. This vital structure consists of seven cervical vertebrae, the cervical segment of the spinal cord and a series of spinal nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons. While neck pain can result from an injury to any of these structures, it often stems from soft tissue damage caused by trauma or age-related wear and tear. Less frequently, neck pain can be traced to an infection, tumor or congenital abnormality in the cervical spine.

If you have severe or chronic neck pain, you can confidently entrust your care to R. Alexander Mohr, MD, FAAOS, at Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine near The Woodlands, Texas. A board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Mohr can determine the source of your discomfort and suggest the best way to address it.

When Is Spine Surgery Appropriate for Neck Pain?

Usually, Dr. Mohr discusses surgical neck pain treatment only after conservative therapy is attempted for several weeks without success. Most patients benefit from a customized regimen of rest, physical therapy, ice applications, medications and possibly injections.

On the other hand, Dr. Mohr may suggest neck surgery to:

  • Relieve pain stemming from nerve root compression caused by a herniated disc or bone spur in the cervical spine
  • Prevent the cervical vertebrae from grinding against each other due to degenerative disc disease
  • Alleviate pressure on the spinal cord resulting from spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)

If neck surgery is an option for you, Dr. Mohr will ensure that you have all the information you need to make fully informed treatment decisions with confidence. He will explain your diagnosis and imaging scans, answer your questions and provide the reasoning behind his specific recommendations.

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If you would like to discuss your neck pain with Dr. Mohr, contact Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine to schedule a consultation at his office near The Woodlands, TX.