Common Conditions Treated by Dr. Mahooti

Neck Pain

Conditions Treated

Dr. Mahooti treats cervical myofascial trigger points — painful, tight muscle knots commonly found in the several muscles in the neck area (between the shoulder and the ear)

• Trapezius
• Levator scapulae
• Rhomboids
• Scapular (shoulder blade) pain

 Trigger points may be associated with cervical arthritis, disc bulges, posture issues, and muscular weakness.   Many cases respond well to Therapeutic Needling, often combined with targeted physical therapy.
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Neck Pain Conditions Not Treated by Dr. Mahooti

If you have the following conditions or symptoms, they are likely caused by a pinched nerve in your cervical spine, which warrants initial evaluation by your primary care physician for guidance and potential referral to a spine specialist or interventional pain management specialist..  

• Cervical spine arthritis causing radiating symptoms down your arm
• Bulging discs with arm numbness/tingling
• Cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck causing numbness down the arm, typically below the elbow)

If you have seen a spine specialist (physiatrist or spine surgeon) and/or an interventional pain management physician and have had extensive tests and treatments and no one can figure out the cause of your pain, he may be able to help you.