Neck Pain Specialist
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Basin Neurosurgical and Spine Associates
Alim M Ladha, MD
Neurosurgeon & Fellowship Trained Spine Surgeon located in Midland and Odessa, TX
Your neck is the most flexible part of your spine, allowing you to move your head in many directions. However, the structure and function of your neck makes it a common source of pain. For some, neck pain only lasts a few days. However, others may have chronic neck pain. Alim Ladha, MD, at Basin Neurosurgical and Spine Associates in Odessa, Texas, offers many solutions for chronic neck pain, including minimally invasive spine surgery. Schedule a neck pain consultation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.
Neck Pain Q & A
What is neck pain?
Neck pain is pain that originates in your neck and may radiate to the head, upper back, or arms. Depending on the cause, neck pain may last a few days or be a chronic source of discomfort.
The pain varies in severity from achy to burning and may cause tingling or numbness in the arms, hands, or legs.
What causes neck pain?
Your neck, also known as the cervical spine, is the most flexible part of your spine, supporting the weight and movement of your head. This mobility and stress on your neck increases the risk for injuries and conditions that cause pain. Common causes of neck pain include:
- Poor posture
- Strains and sprains
- Spinal stenosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Herniated disk
- Degenerative disk disease
- Trauma
- Spinal tumor
Many chronic neck pain conditions develop from the degenerative changes that occur in the spine as you get older. Many of these changes lead to pinched nerves, causing pain that radiates along the path of the affected nerve.
When do I need surgery for neck pain?
Dr. Ladha conducts comprehensive evaluations when you come in with concerns about neck pain. Most conditions improve with conservative medical treatments such as anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, and epidural injections.
However, Dr. Ladha may recommend spine surgery for your neck pain if conservative treatments fail to provide significant relief, your pain is getting worse, or your neck condition causes neurological symptoms that affect the function of your arms or legs.
He only performs spine surgery for neck pain if he can confidently determine the source of your pain.
What are the types of neck pain surgeries?
There are many procedures Dr. Ladha may perform to ease your neck pain. The most common include:
Spinal fusion
During a spinal fusion, Dr. Ladha fuses two or more of the vertebrae in your spine. This fusion prevents movement of your neck that causes pain.
Spinal decompression surgery
Spinal decompression surgery refers to a number of procedures that ease pressure on your pinched nerves or spinal cord. These procedures may include a diskectomy, laminotomy, or foraminotomy.
Artificial disk replacement
When removing a damaged disk in your cervical spine, Dr. Ladha may replace it with an artificial disk. This disk functions like your natural disk, restoring structure and function while easing pain.
Dr. Ladha uses advanced minimally invasive spine surgery techniques to reduce trauma, pain, and recovery time.
When you have chronic neck pain or neck pain that affects your quality of life, call Basin Neurosurgical and Spine Associates or schedule an appointment online today.
What is neck pain?
Neck pain is pain that originates in your neck and may radiate to the head, upper back, or arms. Depending on the cause, neck pain may last a few days or be a chronic source of discomfort.
The pain varies in severity from achy to burning and may cause tingling or numbness in the arms, hands, or legs.
What causes neck pain?
Your neck, also known as the cervical spine, is the most flexible part of your spine, supporting the weight and movement of your head. This mobility and stress on your neck increases the risk for injuries and conditions that cause pain. Common causes of neck pain include:
- Poor posture
- Strains and sprains
- Spinal stenosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Herniated disk
- Degenerative disk disease
- Trauma
- Spinal tumor
Many chronic neck pain conditions develop from the degenerative changes that occur in the spine as you get older. Many of these changes lead to pinched nerves, causing pain that radiates along the path of the affected nerve.
When do I need surgery for neck pain?
Dr. Ladha conducts comprehensive evaluations when you come in with concerns about neck pain. Most conditions improve with conservative medical treatments such as anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, and epidural injections.
However, Dr. Ladha may recommend spine surgery for your neck pain if conservative treatments fail to provide significant relief, your pain is getting worse, or your neck condition causes neurological symptoms that affect the function of your arms or legs.
He only performs spine surgery for neck pain if he can confidently determine the source of your pain.
What are the types of neck pain surgeries?
There are many procedures Dr. Ladha may perform to ease your neck pain. The most common include:
Spinal fusion
During a spinal fusion, Dr. Ladha fuses two or more of the vertebrae in your spine. This fusion prevents movement of your neck that causes pain.
Spinal decompression surgery
Spinal decompression surgery refers to a number of procedures that ease pressure on your pinched nerves or spinal cord. These procedures may include a diskectomy, laminotomy, or foraminotomy.
Artificial disk replacement
When removing a damaged disk in your cervical spine, Dr. Ladha may replace it with an artificial disk. This disk functions like your natural disk, restoring structure and function while easing pain.
Dr. Ladha uses advanced minimally invasive spine surgery techniques to reduce trauma, pain, and recovery time.
When you have chronic neck pain or neck pain that affects your quality of life, call Basin Neurosurgical and Spine Associates or schedule an appointment online today.
What is neck pain?
Neck pain is pain that originates in your neck and may radiate to the head, upper back, or arms. Depending on the cause, neck pain may last a few days or be a chronic source of discomfort.
The pain varies in severity from achy to burning and may cause tingling or numbness in the arms, hands, or legs.
What causes neck pain?
Your neck, also known as the cervical spine, is the most flexible part of your spine, supporting the weight and movement of your head. This mobility and stress on your neck increases the risk for injuries and conditions that cause pain. Common causes of neck pain include:
- Poor posture
- Strains and sprains
- Spinal stenosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Herniated disk
- Degenerative disk disease
- Trauma
- Spinal tumor
Many chronic neck pain conditions develop from the degenerative changes that occur in the spine as you get older. Many of these changes lead to pinched nerves, causing pain that radiates along the path of the affected nerve.
When do I need surgery for neck pain?
Dr. Ladha conducts comprehensive evaluations when you come in with concerns about neck pain. Most conditions improve with conservative medical treatments such as anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, and epidural injections.
However, Dr. Ladha may recommend spine surgery for your neck pain if conservative treatments fail to provide significant relief, your pain is getting worse, or your neck condition causes neurological symptoms that affect the function of your arms or legs.
He only performs spine surgery for neck pain if he can confidently determine the source of your pain.
What are the types of neck pain surgeries?
There are many procedures Dr. Ladha may perform to ease your neck pain. The most common include:
Spinal fusion
During a spinal fusion, Dr. Ladha fuses two or more of the vertebrae in your spine. This fusion pre