Neck Pain & Cervical Radiculopathy in Dallas–Fort Worth
(Frisco • Allen • North Dallas)
Serving patients from Frisco, Allen, North Dallas, Mesquite & Arlington—just minutes from Plano, Richardson, and McKinney.
Overview
Hunched screens, whiplash, and age-related disc wear make neck pain one of the five most common musculoskeletal complaints worldwide. When a bulging cervical disc or bone spur compresses a nerve root, pain can shoot down the arm—a condition called cervical radiculopathy. Traditional care relies on pills and rest; our biologic program targets the source, speeds healing, and often avoids fusion surgery.
Common Symptoms
- Dull ache or stiffness across the neck and shoulder blades
- Headache starting at the skull base
- Grinding, clicking or catching with rotation
- Radiating arm pain, tingling or numbness in a dermatomal pattern
Why Necks Hurt (Top Causes)
Most daily or radiating neck pain boils down to a few repeat offenders:
Bulging or herniated discs
soft disc material presses on a nerve root.
Bone spurs & foraminal stenosis
arthritic overgrowth narrows the nerve exit hole.
“Tech-neck” muscle strain
hours of screen hunch stretch the back-of-neck muscles.
Facet-joint arthritis
worn cartilage lets the joints grind and inflame nearby nerves.
Whiplash scars
old sprains leave stiff ligaments and angry trigger points.
Typical Diagnoses
Postural / Soft-Tissue
Muscle strain (“tech-neck”)
Facet arthropathy
Whiplash injury
Structural
Cervical disc herniation
Foraminal stenosis
Degenerative spondylosis
Biologic Treatment Pathway
Step 1
PRP Facet & Periradicular (Week 0)
Leukocyte-poor PRP is placed with live C-arm guidance around painful facet capsules and along the irritated nerve root, calming inflammation and promoting collagen repair.
Step 2
MSC Disc Restoration (Week 4)
Your own marrow-derived stem cells are injected into the dehydrated or torn disc nucleus to re-hydrate tissue and reduce Modic bone-marrow edema.
Step 3
PRP Booster (Week 12)
A final PRP dose sustains growth-factor levels, supporting continued remodeling.
Biologic PRP & Stem-Cell Injections vs Epidural Steroid Shots / Fusion Surgery
Biologic PRP / MSC
Primary goal
Heal the disc, calm the nerve, rebuild healthy tissue
How it’s done
45-minute outpatient injection under live X-ray or ultrasound
Pain-relief curve
Builds steadily over 4-6 weeks; many patients stay better 12 months or longer
Downtime
Desk work next day; no cervical collar
Risks
Extremely low—your own cells; infection < 0.1 %
Best fit for
Bulging disc, postural pain, early arthritis, patients keen to avoid hardware
Steroid Shot or Fusion Surgery
Primary goal
Reduce or mask inflammation / remove damaged disc segment
How it’s done
Steroid: 10-min clinic shot • Fusion: 2-hr OR procedure under general anesthesia
Pain-relief curve
Steroid: fast relief (days) but often fades in 3–6 months • Fusion: instant decompression, but surgical pain lingers 4–6 weeks
Downtime
Steroid: none • Fusion: neck brace 6–12 weeks, formal PT 3–4 months
Risks
Steroid bone loss, sugar spikes • Fusion hardware failure, adjacent-level wear
Best fit for
Progressive weakness, spinal instability, pain that failed biologic care
Six-Month Regeneration Program
- Biologic trilogy above
- Class IV laser therapy twice weekly × 6
- Deep-neck-flexor and scapular-stabilizer physiotherapy
- Ergonomic coaching for desk, phone and driving posture
- Vitamin D, omega-3 and collagen supplementation
Self-Care & Rehab Essentials
- Chin-tuck sets (3×10/day) to activate deep neck flexors
- Thoracic-extension foam rolling to open upper-back stiffness
- Desk rule: 20 min work → 20 sec posture reset
- Heat before stretching, ice after long screen sessions
Meet Our Care Team
Scott Farley, DO
Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
- Specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery
- Fellowship-trained in spinal reconstruction surgery
- Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Published researcher in Spine and national conference presenter (NASS, SRS)
Arash Bidgoli, DO
Board-Certified Pain Management & Rehabilitation Specialist
- Fellowship-trained in interventional spine & pain management
- Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Expertise in musculoskeletal pain, neuromuscular disorders, and electrodiagnostics
- Member of AAPMR, AAP, and American Osteopathic Association
George Farley, MD
Board-Certified Radiologist & Neuroradiologist
- Board Certified in Radiology with CAQs in Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology
- Fellowship-trained in both interventional radiology and neuroradiology
- Former Chief Resident at University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Member of ACR, RSNA, SIR, and International Spine Intervention Society
What Our Patients Are Saying
John M.
“I had been dealing with neck pain and sciatica for months. After PRP therapy at NTX Regen Center, the relief was incredible! My pain has decreased, and I’m finally able to move my neck without discomfort.”
Sarah W.
“PRP and stem-cell therapy were the game-changer I needed for my herniated disc and neck pain. After just a few weeks, I noticed significant improvement in my mobility and strength. I can sleep through the night without pain now!”
David R.
“Years of neck pain from a past whiplash injury were affecting my daily life. NTX Regen Center’s biologic therapy gave me back my mobility without the need for surgery. I feel like a new person!”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Facet-joint arthritis, cervical disc degeneration, strained ligaments and whiplash-related soft-tissue pain are common targets for image-guided platelet-rich plasma therapy.
Concentrated platelets release growth factors that may calm inflammation, strengthen lax ligaments and support disc or joint repair, easing stiffness and nerve irritation.
Under live ultrasound or fluoroscopy, a numbed needle directs the PRP precisely into painful joints, ligaments or discs, minimizing risk to nearby nerves and vessels.
Plan one–two days of rest, then start guided range-of-motion work; progressive strengthening and posture drills usually begin during week two.
Yes—PRP is often used for lingering ligament strain, muscle tension and joint pain following car-accident whiplash, offering biologic support for long-term healing.
Some cases settle after one injection, while others benefit from a second treatment 6–12 weeks later, depending on pain levels and imaging findings.
