Originally Posted by earlylace
I do ice packs on my neck, I have a tens unit, I take victin (spell) tried accupressure, the thing that works best is a proceedure called radiofrequency ablation, its burning of the nerves in my neck.Done as an outpatient, Helps for awhile, then it has to be done again when the nerver regenrate.
I have had the ablation done also and it really does help for persistant pain in one area. I suggest you go to a pain clinic where they will treat your chronic pain with several approaches which will include many of the ideas suggested here.
I also use a TENS unit, and traction, along with exercises which I do every day to keep my neck mobile and the muscles around it as flexible as possible.