Back & Neck Pain Treatment Specialist

Orange County Pain & Rehab Clinic Maryam Rahimi, DO Our Services Back & Neck Pain Treatment
Maryam Rahimi, DO - - Pain Management Physician

Orange County Pain & Rehab Clinic

Maryam Rahimi, DO

Pain Management Physician & Physical Therapist located in Newport Beach, CA

Orange County Pain & Rehab Clinic is a trusted provider of safe, effective treatments for back and neck pain in men and women throughout the Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, CA, areas. Dr. Rahimi uses state-of-the-art and hands-on approaches to help patients tap into their bodies' natural healing power for long-lasting relief without surgery.

Back & Neck Pain Treatment Q & A

What are the most common causes of back and neck pain?

Back and neck pain affects about 80 percent of people in the U.S. at some point in their lives, and often, pain is caused by issues such as overuse, strain, poor posture, and even ill-fitting shoes. Sometimes, though, pain can be caused by more serious issues including arthritis, herniated discs, and other issues related to the nerves and soft tissues. Back and neck pain can also occur as a result of slip-and-fall accidents, sports injuries, and car accidents where whiplash can be a major cause of chronic and acute neck pain.

What causes whiplash?

Whiplash occurs when a sudden force like a rear-collision car crash causes the neck and head to snap back and forth violently. Soft tissue injury is a common consequence of whiplash which may often result in nerve-related symptoms such as shooting electricity-like pain radiating down the arm.

What is sciatica?

Sciatica is a term used to describe symptoms that occur when the sciatic nerve, a very long nerve which runs down both legs, becomes compressed where it exits the spinal column. The most common cause of sciatica is a herniated disc, which bulges out of its normal confines and presses against the nerve. Sometimes, a disc can rupture and the gel-like interior can seep out, increasing irritation of the sciatic nerve. People who sit or stand for long periods of time are more likely to have sciatica as well as are people who are obese or very overweight. Sciatica also tends to occur more frequently with age.

How does osteopathy treat back and neck pain?

Many types of back and neck pain can be successfully treated using conservative approaches that help promote the body's natural healing responses. Osteopathy uses hands-on approaches including osteopathic manipulation and massage to relieve inflammation and promote healing circulation. Gentle stretching and strengthening exercises may also be used to help promote pain-free range of motion and improve flexibility to reduce the risk of pain in the future.