Medical Services
Finding the right direction for managing neck pain often starts with a medical professional. Healthcare providers may use your symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and laboratory or imaging results to help guide the next steps.
Have you already received some of the recommended tests and wondered what other evaluations or treatment options might be available?
Use this list as a starting point to discuss with your healthcare provider and make sure you understand which options may be appropriate for you.
Medical & Diagnostic Services
Cervical Spine X-ray
Provides images of the bones and alignment of the cervical spine.
Cervical Spine MRI
Provides detailed images of the discs, nerves, spinal cord, and other soft tissues.
EMG
Electromyography evaluates muscle and nerve function and may help identify nerve-related problems.
Blood Tests
Blood tests may be recommended by your healthcare provider depending on your symptoms and medical history.
A starting point, not a checklist for everyone
Not every test is appropriate for every person with neck pain. Your healthcare provider can help determine which evaluations may be useful based on your symptoms, history, and examination.