Non-Surgical Neck Pain Solutions In Phoenix, AZ – Active Life
Possible Causes of Neck Pain
Neck pain can alter your life, robbing you of basic abilities like lifting and carrying things or turning your head. It can also be debilitating when accompanied by headaches or dizziness.
The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae with cushioning discs between them. Each vertebra has two joints at the back called facet joints. These structures, in tandem with the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves, support and control your neck and can be the source of neck pain and even headaches. For example, the facet joints in this area can refer pain to the head.
Pain can result from wear and tear, trauma, or degeneration. Structural issues like herniated or bulging discs, pinched nerves, arthritic joints, or loose ligaments can also contribute to discomfort.
That’s why physicians in the Regenexx network—including our specialists in Phoenix—focus on identifying the root cause of pain and treating it with precision.
Cervical Spine.
Why Avoid Cervical Spinal Fusion If You Can?
When conservative methods like physical therapy, acupuncture, or medications fail, many are told that surgery, specifically cervical spinal fusion, is their only option. But fusion surgery permanently joins vertebrae and comes with significant risks, downtime, and long-term limitations.
Other non-surgical interventions, like steroid injections or trigger-point injections, can have limited effects and potential side effects, such as tissue damage or reduced healing capacity.
At Active Life Physical Medicine & Pain Center, we offer a safer, less invasive option that uses your body’s own healing cells to treat the root cause, not just the symptoms, of your neck pain.
What Makes the Regenexx Approach Different?
While some cases do require surgery, many patients in Phoenix have avoided it thanks to Regenexx. Our non-surgical procedures use precise imaging guidance to inject platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or bone marrow concentrate (BMC), rich in stem cells, directly into areas of damage in the cervical spine.
Because the process uses your own cells and avoids harsh medications, the recovery is typically much faster, with far less need for painkillers or time off work.
Watch how a Regenexx physician performs these advanced spinal procedures and learn how they may help you avoid surgery.
Am I a candidate?Webinar: Treating Neck Pain Without Surgery
Join Chris Centeno, M.D., founder of Regenexx, to learn how Regenexx procedures can help treat your neck pain without surgery and with a faster recovery.
During this free webinar you’ll learn:
- How procedures using bone marrow concentrate (BMC) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) compare to surgery and other spine pain treatment options
- Procedure expectations
- Answers to the most common questions about regenerative medicine treatments
Regenexx Approach For Your Neck Pain
Our team at Active Life Physical Medicine & Pain Center is committed to personalized, thorough evaluations. When you visit us in Phoenix, you’ll receive an in-depth exam that may include functional testing, advanced ultrasound imaging, and a full review of your condition and goals.
Only after identifying the true source of your pain will a Regenexx-trained physician recommend the most appropriate orthobiologic treatment. Our mission is to help you heal faster—with fewer risks and better long-term outcomes.
Am I a candidate?