Neck Pain Treatment in New York City
Sports + Pain Institute of New York (SPIN) specializes in diagnosing and treating neck pain at our Midtown Manhattan clinic. Whether your neck pain stems from a sports injury, poor posture, a herniated disc, or a condition like cervical radiculopathy, our board-certified pain management specialists build a treatment plan around your specific diagnosis - not a generic protocol.
Dr. Febin Melepura and our team use advanced diagnostics and minimally invasive procedures to get you back to your normal life as quickly as possible. Same-day and emergency appointments are available.
Neck Pain Treatment NYC — SPIN Sports Pain Specialists
Ready to find relief from neck pain?
Same-day appointments available at our Midtown Manhattan clinic.
What Causes Neck Pain?
Neck pain has many causes. An irritation in your cervical spine can produce symptoms anywhere from your head and shoulders down to your arms, wrists, and hands. At SPIN, we diagnose and treat the full spectrum of neck pain conditions - from everyday muscle strain to complex nerve compression.
Common causes of neck pain we see at our Manhattan clinic include:
Poor posture and tech neck
long hours looking down at a phone or screen strain the cervical muscles and joints
Herniated or bulging discs
a disc in the cervical spine that presses on nearby nerves, causing sharp or radiating pain
Whiplash
soft tissue injury from a sudden backward-forward motion, common in car accidents and contact sports
Cervical radiculopathy
a pinched nerve root in the cervical spine causing pain, tingling, or weakness radiating into the arm
Cervical spondylosis
age-related degeneration of the cervical spine joints and discs
Cervical spinal stenosis
narrowing of the spinal canal putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots
Muscle spasms and strains
overuse, stress, or sudden movements that tighten or tear soft tissue
Arthritis
wear-and-tear or inflammatory arthritis of the cervical facet joints
Chronic neck pain may also develop from spinal cord deformities, tumors, or untreated acute injuries. Determining the exact cause requires a thorough history, physical examination, and often imaging - which is exactly what Dr. Melepura provides at your first visit.
Symptoms That Tell Us Where Your Neck Pain Is Coming From
Our team relies on your testimony about your pain in the neck to make a diagnosis. You need to convey clearly:
- When the pain started
- What you were doing when it began
- When it's most painful
- What kinds of activities provide temporary pain relief
Make sure you tell our pain specialists about any:
Stiffness in your neck
Difficulty turning your head
Sharp, shooting pains
Pain that radiates upward to your head
Radiating pain down your arms
Tingling in your arms, hands, or fingers
Tenderness in your neck
Difficulty holding objects in one hand or the other
Loss of total bladder control
Balance, walking, or coordination problems
Headaches
Types of Neck Pain We Treat
Not all neck pain is the same. Here are some of the most common causes we see in our office:
Tech neck
Looking down at your phone or computer for hours strains the muscles in your neck. This is one of the most frequent causes of daily neck stiffness and soreness.
Poor posture
Slouching at your desk, driving with your head pushed forward, or even sleeping without the right pillow can all lead to chronic muscle tension.
Herniated disc
A disc in your cervical spine can bulge or slip, pressing on nearby nerves. This often causes sharp pain that may shoot into your shoulder or arm.
Whiplash and injuries
Car accidents, sports injuries, or sudden falls can stretch or tear soft tissue in the neck. You may not feel the pain right away, but it often worsens over the next few days.
Arthritis
Wear-and-tear over time can break down the joints in your neck, leading to stiffness, aching, and reduced range of motion — especially in the morning.
Pinched nerve
When surrounding tissue puts pressure on a nerve, it can cause pain, tingling, or weakness that travels down your arm or into your hand.
If your neck pain is lasting more than a few days or interfering with sleep, driving, or your daily routine, don't wait it out. We'll help you get to the root of it and create a treatment plan that actually works for your lifestyle.
Why Choose SPIN for Neck Pain Treatment in NYC?
At SPIN, you are seen by Dr. Febin Melepura - a board-certified interventional pain management specialist and one of New York City's most recognized neck and back pain doctors. We do not rely on rest and medication alone. Our approach combines precise diagnostics with minimally invasive procedures to find and treat the root cause of your neck pain.
Why patients across NYC choose SPIN:
Board-certified interventional pain management - Dr. Melepura is fellowship-trained and nationally recognized
Same-day appointments - you do not have to wait weeks to be seen
Advanced diagnostics on-site - MRI referrals, nerve conduction studies, imaging coordination
Minimally invasive procedures - cervical epidural injections, facet injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablation performed in-office
Midtown Manhattan location - easily accessible from all five boroughs, near Grand Central and Penn Station
Most major insurance accepted - we work with the major carriers so you can focus on getting better
Ready to find relief from neck pain?
Dr. Melepura's Midtown Manhattan clinic offers same-day appointments for evaluation and treatment.
How We Diagnose Your Neck Pain
Once your pain management doctor hears your history and symptoms, he performs a physical examination to determine how to treat neck pain in your individual circumstance.
Dr. Melepura will observe how you move, sit and hold your head. He feels along your cervical spine for muscle tightness that could indicate spasms or damage to the soft tissue. He does a few range-of-motion tests for further insight into how to get rid of neck pain for you.
The first round of treatment involves home care, but if that initial treatment doesn't do the trick, our doctors may need further testing that could consist of:
- X-rays
- Myelogram
- CT Scan
- MRI
- Bone scan
- Nerve conduction study
- Blood tests
Neck Pain Treatments We Offer at SPIN
Most neck pain treatment consists of rest and a few simple lifestyle changes.
At your center, you also may receive instructions for:
If your pain in the neck doesn't respond within three to four weeks, you may need a little more aggressive neck pain relief.
When conservative care is not enough, Dr. Melepura may recommend one or more of the following:
Cervical epidural steroid injection
delivers anti-inflammatory medication into the epidural space around the cervical nerve roots; most effective for disc herniation and radiculopathy
Cervical facet injections
targets the small joints of the cervical spine; used for axial neck pain and cervicogenic headaches
Medial branch nerve block
diagnostic injection that confirms cervical facet joints as the pain source before radiofrequency ablation
Radiofrequency ablation
uses heat to interrupt pain signals from cervical facet joint nerves; provides relief lasting 12 months or longer
Trigger point injections
releases tight muscle knots in the neck and upper back contributing to chronic pain
Occipital nerve block
treats cervicogenic headaches and occipital neuralgia originating in the upper cervical spine
Nerve block injection
interrupts pain signals from specific cervical nerves causing radiating arm pain
Physical therapy
prescribed alongside procedures to restore range of motion and prevent recurrence
When Is Surgery Considered for Neck Pain?
Surgery is considered only when all conservative treatments and minimally invasive procedures have failed to provide adequate relief. At SPIN, we exhaust every non-surgical option before discussing surgical referral.
Your doctor provides you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about how to treat neck pain. Returning you to your normal activities, sports, and fitness routines, pain-free, is always the goal at our pain treatment center.
Real Stories from our Patients
Dr. Febin Melepura, MD
Double Board-Certified Pain Specialist
Meet Dr. Febin Melepura — Your Neck Pain Specialist in NYC
Dr. Febin Melepura, MD is a double board-certified interventional pain management specialist and the founder of the Sports Pain Institute of New York. He completed his residency and fellowship training at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.
He holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine, and has treated more than 7,500 patients and performed over 5,250 procedures throughout his career. He has been named a Top Pain Management Doctor in New York and one of America's Top Doctors™ by Castle Connolly.
Dr. Melepura's approach to neck pain is rooted in precision: identify the exact source, treat it with a targeted injection, and get you back to your daily life as quickly as possible.
Ready to Book an Appointment?
Same-day appointments available. Call (212) 621-7746 or book online.
What Our Neck Pain Patients Say
"Able to make an appointment to see Dr. Melepura on short notice… attentive to my concerns… Jazmin was also very kind and helpful."
"Excellent hospitality, listener and explainer… highly recommend the doctor and the place."
"Dr. Melepura is the best! He worked with me to find the optimal solution to my shoulder pain while I was preparing for a fight!"
"Lovely, bright and modern… doctor and staff were kind… felt my concerns were heard."
"Helpful and friendly staff who gladly follows up with you if and when needed. Dr Melepura was very helpful and professional as well as provided me with excellent information and feedback."
"Dr Febin is fantastic! Highly recommend him and his practice the Spin clinic. The doctor is a good listener, kind, attentive and gave me great advice. "
"Dr.Melepura was very efficient and interpersonal, felt like he was understanding the problems I was having and explained the processes to take to rehabilitate. I would recommend."
"I felt listened to and truly understood by Dr. Melepura. Started PT the very next day. They were very friendly and I didn't feel rushed at all. Already recommended them to my friends who have or continue to play through pain."
Frequently Asked Questions About Neck Pain Treatment in NYC
For chronic or recurring neck pain, see a pain management specialist or orthopedic specialist. At SPIN, Dr. Melepura is a board-certified interventional pain management doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating neck pain with minimally invasive procedures - without relying on surgery or long-term opioids.
Book a Neck Pain Consultation in Midtown Manhattan
If neck pain is affecting your daily life, work, or sleep, do not wait for it to resolve on its own. SPIN's board-certified neck pain specialists serve patients from across New York City, including Midtown Manhattan, the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and all five boroughs.
Same-day appointments are available. Call (212) 621-7746 or book online at sportspainmanagementnyc.com. Our clinic is located at 36 W 44th St, Suite 1416, New York, NY 10036 - steps from Grand Central Terminal.