Neck Pain Doctor Serving Long Island & North Jersey

Looking for a neck pain doctor on Long Island or in New Jersey? At Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain, our board-certified pain management physicians and spine specialists treat neck pain, stiffness, and pinched nerves across our New York and New Jersey offices. We find the exact source of your pain and treat it with the least invasive option that works, so most people never need surgery.

Neck pain doctors on Long Island and in North Jersey

Long Island: In Nassau and Suffolk Counties, see a neck pain specialist at our Plainview, New Hyde Park or Ronkonkoma offices. Westchester patients can visit our Yonkers office. Long Island appointments: 516-229-1443.

North Jersey: Our Clifton office at 1005 Clifton Avenue, Suite 205, sees patients from Passaic, Bergen and Essex Counties. We also see New Jersey patients at our Montville and Plainfield offices. New Jersey appointments: 732-630-7246.

What a neck pain doctor does

A neck pain doctor, usually an interventional pain management physician or spine specialist, does more than prescribe medication. They work out why your neck hurts through a careful exam and imaging when needed, then match the treatment to the cause. Neck pain can come from strained muscles, worn facet joints, a bulging or herniated disc, or a pinched nerve that sends pain, numbness, or tingling into the arm. Getting that diagnosis right is what separates lasting relief from temporary fixes.

Neck conditions we treat

• Neck pain and stiffness, including chronic neck pain
• Pinched nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) with arm pain, numbness, or tingling
• Herniated and bulging discs in the neck
• Neck arthritis (cervical spondylosis) and facet joint pain
• Occipital neuralgia and headaches that start in the neck
• Whiplash and neck injuries from car accidents and work injuries

How we treat neck pain

Our approach is step-up care: start with the least invasive option that can resolve the problem, and reserve advanced procedures for when they’re truly needed. Depending on the cause, treatment may include:

• Physical therapy coordination and posture and activity guidance
• Trigger point injections for painful muscle knots in the neck and upper back
• Cervical epidural steroid injections for a pinched or inflamed nerve
• Facet joint injections and medial branch blocks for arthritic neck joints
• Radiofrequency ablation for longer-lasting relief from facet joint pain
• Minimally invasive surgery such as cervical endoscopic discectomy for the small number of cases that need it

Find a neck pain doctor at one of our offices

• Plainview, NY (Nassau County), 520 Old Country Rd: 516-400-3333
• New Hyde Park, NY: 516-229-1443
• Ronkonkoma, NY (Suffolk County): 516-229-1443
• Yonkers, NY (Westchester County): 516-229-1443
• Clifton, NJ (Passaic County): 732-630-7246
• Plainfield, NJ: 732-630-7246

When should you see a neck pain doctor?

See a specialist if your neck pain has lasted more than a few weeks, keeps coming back, followed an accident, or spreads into your shoulder, arm, or hand. Earlier evaluation usually means simpler treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of doctor should I see for neck pain?

For neck pain that hasn’t settled on its own, an interventional pain management physician or spine specialist is usually the right choice. They find the specific cause, such as a pinched nerve, a disc problem, or arthritic facet joints, and offer targeted, minimally invasive treatment rather than just medication.

When should I see a doctor for neck pain?

See a specialist if neck pain lasts more than a few weeks, keeps coming back, follows an accident, or spreads into your shoulder, arm, or hand with numbness or tingling. Get urgent care for arm or hand weakness, trouble walking or with balance, or neck pain with fever and a stiff neck.

Can a pinched nerve in the neck heal on its own?

Often, yes. Many pinched nerves in the neck improve over several weeks to a few months with physical therapy, activity changes, and time. If arm pain, numbness, or weakness persists or gets worse, a specialist can confirm the cause and offer treatments such as an epidural steroid injection.

Will I need surgery for my neck pain?

Usually not. Most neck pain improves with non-surgical care. Surgery, such as a minimally invasive cervical endoscopic discectomy, is considered only for specific problems that don’t respond to conservative treatment or that are pressing on a nerve or the spinal cord.

Do you treat neck pain from a car accident or work injury?

Yes. We evaluate and treat whiplash and other neck injuries from motor vehicle accidents and work injuries, and we document every visit for your no-fault or workers’ compensation claim.

Is there a neck pain doctor in Nassau County?

Yes. Our Plainview and New Hyde Park offices are both in Nassau County, and our Ronkonkoma office serves Suffolk County. Call 516-229-1443 to book.

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