Should I be worried about burning neck pain?

Burning Neck Pain
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The answer to this question is yes, but some causes of this type of pain are more worrying than others. 

General neck pain is a common issue people face, and medical researchers reveal that 54% of people have experienced neck pain in the past six months. Burning neck pain is specifically related to a nerve issue called cervical radiculopathy, more commonly called a pinched nerve. Physical therapists can help you determine what’s causing your pinched nerve. They can also give you an idea of how serious your condition is and provide effective treatment for your neck pain. 

Common causes of burning neck pain

There are certain issues that cause cervical radiculopathy and neck pain that are less worrisome than others. A few of the problems that aren’t as critical include: 

Unfortunately, burning neck pain can also be a sign of issues that require immediate emergency medical care. Some of the issues that fall into this category are: 

Treatment options physical therapists offer for burning neck pain

The first step your physical therapist will take to treat your pain is determining its cause. They can do so using a comprehensive evaluation that tests the flexibility of your neck, and it will also include questions about what type of pain you are experiencing and how bad it is. 

With this information, your physical therapist can build you a therapy plan that’s specific to your needs. Such a plan can include therapy methods like: 

Discover effective treatment for neck pain at Excel Sports & Physical Therapy

Dealing with burning neck pain isn’t something that anyone wants to do, but our physical therapists at Excel PT can help you find effective therapeutic care for your neck. Our team starts by performing a free screening intended to reveal the cause of your neck pain. Next, we’ll build you a personalized therapy plan that can include all the therapy methods above. This plan will be designed to reduce your pain quickly and prevent it from coming back. 

Contact our team today for more information about our neck pain treatment services or to schedule an initial appointment.