Neck Pain Doctor in Hialeah

Non-surgical care for neck and cervical spine pain with Dr. Michael Erdman, fellowship-trained in interventional spine and pain

Neck pain can make it hard to turn your head, sleep, drive or work at a desk. When it spreads into your shoulder or arm, or comes with numbness or tingling, it is time to find out what is causing it.

At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM), Dr. Michael Erdman at IROSM in Hialeah finds the source of your neck pain with an exam and a review of your imaging. He then builds a plan that may include therapy, medicine and guided injections. Se habla español.

Book Your Appointment Now: (954) 751-6990 Make an Inquiry Online

Important Notice from IROSM: Your treatment plan is made for you by Dr. Michael Erdman. After an exam at IROSM in Hialeah, he will tell you which option fits your neck, including when a surgical opinion is the better choice.

What Causes Neck Pain?

Your neck, or cervical spine, is made of seven small bones stacked on top of each other, with soft discs between them and small joints at the back. Nerves leave the spine here and travel into your shoulders, arms and hands. Common causes of neck pain include:

Muscle Strain

Sore, tight muscles from posture, sleep position, desk work or a minor injury.

Facet Joint Pain

Wear in the small joints at the back of the neck. It often causes a deep ache and stiffness.

Disc Problems

A bulging or herniated disc, where the soft center of a disc pushes out and can press on a nerve.

Pinched Nerve

Also called cervical radiculopathy. Pain, numbness or weakness that travels down the arm. See pinched nerve treatment in Hialeah.

Whiplash from a car accident and narrowing of the spinal canal (stenosis) can also cause neck pain. Learn why neck pain spreads to the shoulder and arm.

When to See a Neck Pain Doctor

Neck pain that has not eased after a few weeks
Pain, numbness or tingling that travels into your arm or hand
Weakness in your arm, hand or grip
Neck pain after a car accident or fall
Pain that wakes you at night or keeps you from working

Go to the emergency room if neck pain comes with weakness in both arms or legs, trouble walking, loss of bladder or bowel control, fever, or a severe injury.

How Dr. Erdman Finds the Cause

Dr. Erdman asks where the pain is, what makes it worse and whether it spreads. He checks how your neck moves, your arm strength, feeling and reflexes. He reviews X-rays or an MRI if you have them, or orders them when needed.

Sometimes a small numbing injection is used as a test. If it clearly eases the pain, it helps show which joint or nerve is the source.

Neck Pain Treatment Options in Hialeah

Most neck pain improves without surgery. Options at IROSM in Hialeah may include:

Therapy and exercise: a program to improve posture, strength and movement. This is often the first step.
Medicine: short-term anti-inflammatory or nerve pain medicine, if safe for you, with a focus on avoiding opioids.
Guided neck injections: epidural steroid injections for a pinched nerve, and facet joint injections or nerve blocks for joint pain. See neck injections in Hialeah.
Radiofrequency ablation: for long-lasting joint pain that responds to test blocks, heat is used to quiet the small nerves that carry pain from the joint.
Trigger point injections: for tight, painful knots in the neck and shoulder muscles.

Not every treatment is right for everyone, and results vary. Dr. Erdman will tell you at your visit which options fit you. If a surgical opinion is the better choice, he will explain why and help with a referral.

For neck pain with arm symptoms, see our radicular neck pain guide. For back pain, see our back pain doctor in Hialeah.

What the Research Says About Neck Nerve Pain

Most people improve over time: A large study followed every person in one U.S. city who was diagnosed with a pinched nerve in the neck over 15 years. About one in four had surgery. At the last follow-up, 90% had no symptoms or only mild ones. Radhakrishnan K, et al. Epidemiology of cervical radiculopathy. A population-based study from Rochester, Minnesota, 1976 through 1990. Brain. 1994;117(Pt 2):325-335. View the study.

Neck Pain Doctor in Hialeah

Providing neck and cervical spine pain care to residents of Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Miami Springs, Hialeah Gardens, Doral, and Miami-Dade County. Dr. Erdman also sees patients at our Fort Lauderdale office. Se habla español.

Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
777 E 25th St, Suite 508
Hialeah, FL 33013
Phone: (954) 751-6990

Frequently Asked Questions About Neck Pain in Hialeah

What kind of doctor treats neck pain?

A spine and pain physician, such as Dr. Michael Erdman at IROSM in Hialeah, finds the cause of neck pain and offers non-surgical care, including guided injections. If surgery might be needed, he refers you to a spine surgeon.

When should I see a doctor for neck pain?

See a doctor if neck pain lasts more than a few weeks, spreads into your arm, or comes with numbness, tingling or weakness. Go to the emergency room for weakness in both arms or legs, trouble walking, or loss of bladder or bowel control.

Do I need an MRI for neck pain?

Not always. Many people do not need an MRI at first. It is usually ordered when pain spreads into the arm, when there is weakness, or before an injection.

Can neck pain be treated without surgery?

Most neck pain improves without surgery. Therapy, medicine and guided injections are common options. Dr. Erdman explains which fit you and when a surgical opinion makes sense.

Does Dr. Erdman speak Spanish?

Yes. Dr. Erdman speaks English and Spanish, so you can talk about your care in the language you prefer. Se habla español.

Is neck pain treatment covered by insurance?

Coverage depends on your plan and the treatment. Office visits, imaging and many injections are often covered. Our team explains costs clearly before any treatment begins.

Do I need a referral to be seen at IROSM?

It depends on your insurance. Many HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans need a referral from your primary care doctor before you see a specialist. Please check with your plan, or call us at (954) 751-6990 before your visit to confirm.

Find Out What Is Causing Your Neck Pain

Board-certified · Fellowship-trained in interventional spine and pain · Fort Lauderdale & Hialeah

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Michael Erdman at IROSM in Hialeah for a full neck exam and a clear treatment plan. Same-week appointments are usually available. Se habla español.

Book Your Appointment Now: (954) 751-6990 Make an Inquiry Online

Medically reviewed by: Dr. Michael Erdman
Institute: Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
Last reviewed: September 2026

Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Neck pain treatment at IROSM in Hialeah requires a clinical examination by Dr. Michael Erdman to establish candidacy. Serving Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Miami Springs, Hialeah Gardens, Doral, and surrounding Miami-Dade County communities.

Neck Pain Doctor in Hialeah

What Causes Neck Pain?

Muscle Strain

Facet Joint Pain

Disc Problems

Pinched Nerve

When to See a Neck Pain Doctor

How Dr. Erdman Finds the Cause

Neck Pain Treatment Options in Hialeah

What the Research Says About Neck Nerve Pain

Neck Pain Doctor in Hialeah

Frequently Asked Questions About Neck Pain in Hialeah

What kind of doctor treats neck pain?

When should I see a doctor for neck pain?

Do I need an MRI for neck pain?

Can neck pain be treated without surgery?

Does Dr. Erdman speak Spanish?

Is neck pain treatment covered by insurance?

Do I need a referral to be seen at IROSM?

Find Out What Is Causing Your Neck Pain

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