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Condition: Neck Pain

Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or nerves - can cause neck problems. Neck pain is very common. Pain may also come from your shoulder, jaw, head, or upper arms.

Muscle strain or tension often causes neck pain. The problem is usually overuse, such as from sitting at a computer for too long. Sometimes you can strain your neck muscles from sleeping in an awkward position or overdoing it during exercise. Falls or accidents, including car accidents, are another common cause of neck pain. Whiplash, a soft tissue injury to the neck, is also called neck sprain or strain.

Treatment depends on the cause, but may include applying ice, taking pain relievers, getting physical therapy or wearing a cervical collar. You rarely need surgery.

Courtesy of MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine.

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Source Agency: National Library of Medicine

Providers Treating Neck Pain

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Neck Pain. Review each provider for availability.

Larry Balle II, M.D.

Larry Balle II, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician

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David B. Bumpass, M.D.

David B. Bumpass, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Johnathan H. Goree, M.D.

Johnathan H. Goree, M.D. Anesthesiologist

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Antonio T. Howard, M.D.

Antonio T. Howard, M.D. Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

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Noojan Kazemi, M.D.

Noojan Kazemi, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Navin R. Kilambi, M.D.

Navin R. Kilambi, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Sharmilan Thanendrarajan, M.D.

Sharmilan Thanendrarajan, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Ramon C. Ylanan, M.D.

Ramon C. Ylanan, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician

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Locations Where Providers Treat Neck Pain

UAMS Orthopaedic Clinic, Colonel Glenn Road

Back and Neck Clinic (Part of Orthopaedic Clinic — Colonel Glenn)

10815 Colonel Glenn Road
Suite 500
Little Rock, AR 72204

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-5270
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Autumn Road Clinic

Orthopaedic Clinic — Autumn Road

600 Autumn Road
Little Rock, AR 72211

Appointment Phone Numbers
(501) 526-1046
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(501) 320-7776
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Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic — Fayetteville

201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 966-4491
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Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine clinic in Lowell

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic — Lowell

519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 334-7030
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Areas of Expertise for Neck Pain

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Pain Management

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Spine Care

UAMS offers a complete range of services for the treatment of spinal conditions, whether they are due to an injury, degenerative condition, sports-related wear-and-tear, spinal tumors or a spinal deformity. …

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