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There are several different types of neck pain, including:

1. Mechanical Neck Pain: This type of neck pain is caused by abnormal wear and tear of the cervical spine's joints, muscles, or ligaments due to poor posture, prolonged sitting or standing, or repetitive strain.
2. Whiplash-Associated Disorder (WAD): This type of neck pain is caused by a sudden forceful movement of the neck, such as in a car accident or sports injury, resulting in injury to the neck's soft tissues and ligaments.
3. Cervical Radiculopathy: This type of neck pain is caused by damage or compression of a nerve in the neck, resulting in pain, weakness, or numbness in the arms or shoulders.
4. Cervical Osteoarthritis: This type of neck pain is caused by the degeneration of the cervical spine's joints and discs, leading to pain and stiffness in the neck.
5. Cervical Herniated Disc: This type of neck pain is caused by the rupture of a cervical disc, leading to nerve compression and pain in the neck and arms.
6. Neck Strain or Sprain: This type of neck pain is caused by sudden twisting or jerking of the neck, leading to muscle or ligament injury and pain in the neck.

Treatments for neck pain will be tailored for each patient differently depending on what our physicians determine is right for you, some types of treatments offered at TOPS institute are:

1. Epidural steroid injections: These injections are delivered directly into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord and can help to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
2. Trigger point injections: These injections target specific trigger points in the neck muscles that are causing pain and tension, and can help to reduce muscle spasms and improve range of motion.
3. Facet joint injections: These injections are delivered directly into the facet joints of the spine and can help to reduce inflammation and relieve pain associated with degenerative joint disease or arthritis.
4. Radiofrequency ablation: This procedure uses a small electrode to apply heat to the nerves in the neck, which can help to disrupt pain signals and provide long-lasting pain relief.
5. Botox injections: Botox can be used to target specific muscles in the neck that are causing pain and tension, and can help to reduce muscle spasms and improve range of motion.