PATIENT EDUCATION
NECK PAIN
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ALLERGY IMMUNOTHERAPY HOURS:
Allergy shots will be given at GREENBRIER ALLERGY AND AUDIOLOGY on the following dates at the listed times ONLY.
AS OF 7/1/2017 WE WILL ONLY BE GIVING ALLERGY SHOTS ON THURSDAYS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8am-11:30am and 1pm-4pm
You can come in any of the following Thursdays to receive your allergy injections.
July 13, 2017
July 20, 2017
July 27, 2017
NO ALLERGY INJECTIONS AUGUST 3, 2017
Please Note : These hours are subject to change DAILY. Please remember during the winter months it may be necessary to close our allergy clinic due to staffing issues or other unexpected reasons. Please also remember that Dr. Christopher White is a SPECIALISTS and one of the only ENT providers in the area. He may be called out of the office during these hours causing our allergy clinic to be closed for the duration of their absence. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our patients, but for the safety of THEM we do not administer allergy immunotherapy while Dr. White is not physically in the building.
Please visit our website www.greenbrierallergyandaudiology.net weekly or call our office (304) 520-4991
to find out if we are administering allergy shots the day you are able to have them.
Neck pain is often a result of overuse of the muscles and ligaments in the neck from sports, recreational activities, work or household chores. It is generally characterized by stiffness, a kink or severe pain in the neck, shoulders, upper back and/or arms. Neck pain can also be caused by stress, trauma or injury or may be a symptom of the flu or meningitis.
A neck strain refers to the pain resulting from a spasm of the muscles or inflammation of the joints in the neck. Shooting pains through the arms, hands and fingers may indicate a pinched nerve in the neck. Mild neck strains or sprains can be treated with home remedies and over-the-counter medications. More severe cases may require prescription medication, physical therapy and, in the most severe cases, surgery.
The neck houses and protects the top portion of the spine, known as the cervical spine. It is possible to fracture or dislocate bones in the cervical spine through injury or trauma, which can lead to paralysis. This type of injury requires immediate medical attention.
If you're suffering from chronic neck pain or have had a neck injury, please contact our office and schedule an appointment with one of our otolaryngologists.