Neck Pain /Cervicalgia

About Condition

Between the vertebrae of your spine are soft discs. They let your spine twist and bend. They absorb shocks. But if damaged, the disc’s soft center can push through the disc wall. That’s a herniated disc. This bulge presses against nerves in your spine.

CAUSES

A herniated disc can be caused by the normal wear and tear of aging. As you age, your spinal discs become less ﬂexible and more prone to cracks and tears. Herniated discs are also caused by traumatic injury. And, they can also happen if you lift something heavy.

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms depend on how bad the herniation is and at what level of your spine it has happened. Most happen in the lumbar spine. This can cause pain, numbness, weakness and tingling. You may feel these in your buttocks, leg or foot. A herniation in your cervical spine can cause problems in your neck, shoulders, arms and hands.

TREATMENT

Treatment depends on your injury. You may beneﬁt from rest, medications, injections and physical therapy. If these don’t help, you may need surgery. Your doctor will create a care plan that’s right for you.

Dr. Lovett is very nice. She listens and answers questions. She also offers options for treatment when other doctors have failed.

Anonymous Patient, 2011

I had searched for 12 years to find the source of my pain!! Many thousands of dollars and specialist! Dr Lovett faund it with one scan!! When other painful illnesss have come up she always listens to me and finds the answers. She has been a life saver!

Carrie Eison, 2018

Dr Lovett was caring and explained things much better than the orthopedic doctor

Anonymous Patient, 2011

Awesome Doc…Awesome Staff…Incredibly Thorough!

Troy, 2018

Dr. Lovett was very caring in talking with me when I underwent a Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection, and answered all my questions clearly. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing pain management.

Anonymous Patient, 2014

Very good Dr. She listens and takes her time with you. If you need additional tests she will order those. The office has gotten me in before my appointments if I have a problem. The staff is great and I feel at home there.

Krista Bland, 2017

She was very courteous and great listener and give me all the time I needed to explain my issues and the whole staff was very friendly and helpful in every way. It was the best first doctor visit I have ever had anywhere.

Anonymous Patient, 2016

Dr. Lovett is a warm and compassionate doctor. If you go to her, you will never want to change!

Shadow Pippin, 2020

Professional, confident, outstanding bedside manner. Never feel like I’m been rushed through appointments. Listens and explains your options. I’ve been a patient of hers for at least a decade and have never had a complaint. Grateful to have her as my Doctor.

Anonymous Patient, 2017

I absolutely love Dr Lovett. She is so caring and truly loves her patients. She has helped me so much. I told her that I had wished God had put her in my life a long time ago during my difficult times with my pain.

Sarah Brown, 2021

Dr. Lovett is the most compassionate pain doctor I’ve ever known. She truly cares about her patients and does everything she can to help you feel better. Her bedside manner is outstanding and far exceeds most doctors today.

Anonymous Patient, 2018

Dr. Lovett and her staff are amazing. Have never met a nicer group of staff to help with anything you need, and Dr. Lovett, she’s a wonderful person. Whether your up or down she’ll make you feel better. And as patients, sometimes we need to listen to our Doctors. They have their ups and downs like every human being.
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