Neck Pain Treatment in Katy, TX: Safe, Nonsurgical Care

A woman having a chiropractic care treatment in Katy

Why Timely Neck Pain Treatment Matters

Several neck conditions can lead to complications if left untreated. To avoid this from happening, you need to find out what is causing the pain as soon as possible and get treatment before the condition progresses into:

Chronic stiffness
Headaches
Shoulder or arm pain
Nerve irritation
Limited range of motion

Getting immediate treatment relieves your symptoms and helps your neck recover while the condition is still in its early stages. With the right care, you’ll experience positive changes to your overall musculoskeletal health and wellness.

Neck Pain Treatment Options at Renew Spine & Rehabilitation

At Renew Spine & Rehab, we address the common causes of neck pain using a range of nonsurgical neck pain treatments. Experienced professionals use the following methods to help you achieve a pain-free neck.

Chiropractic Care

Our approach to chiropractic care for neck pain prioritizes the cervical conditions while also addressing the entire spine to promote healthy posture and body alignment.

Physical Rehabilitation

We conduct physical rehab for neck pain by recommending exercises that improve your neck’s range of motion and condition it for long-term protection against injury.

Spinal Decompression Therapy

For chronic cervical spine pain, we conduct spinal decompression therapy using a traction table to stretch your vertebrae and provide quick relief from the pressure your neck is suffering from.

Dry Needling & Myofascial Therapy

Our dry needling and myofascial therapy for neck pain addresses muscle tenderness and releases pain-causing neck tension, allowing you to move your head with ease.

Massage Therapy & Cupping

A suitable complement to whiplash treatment, massage therapy and cupping techniques can improve blood flow to your neck tissues, which helps ease post-accident muscle stiffness.

Benefits of Neck Pain Treatment in Katy, TX

When you opt for Renew & Spine Rehab’s nonsurgical back pain treatments, you’ll enjoy patient-focused care that gives you the following benefits.

Noninvasive pain relief methods: Treatments that are conservative, which keep you from regular pain medications or invasive surgery procedures.
Improves body and well-being: Certain treatments enhance your body’s posture and mobility, allowing you to move with more range.
Personalized treatment plans: Different treatment modalities are incorporated into your sessions and adjusted based on your body’s response.
Prevention of future injuries: Strength exercises and education on proper body mechanics help you avoid injury-causing movements.

What to Expect During Your First Visit

Taking action to relieve your neck pain should be a positive experience. At Renew Spine & Rehab, we make you feel safe and comfortable by providing you with support and warmth throughout the four critical steps of your treatment journey.

Comprehensive health history

Our chiropractor will ask you questions about your neck pain and explain the possible causes and treatment options.

Physical assessment and diagnosis

We’ll check for pain and stiffness by visually examining your neck movements and by ordering X-ray and MRI scans.

Personalized treatment plan based on findings

Once we understand the cause of your neck pain, we’ll develop a tailored treatment plan to address it.

Ongoing progress tracking and care adjustments

We’ll monitor your response to the treatment and make adjustments accordingly to enhance your recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the severity and the type of neck condition. In any case, neck pain lasting more than 3 months is considered severe. If you’ve been experiencing neck pain for quite a while, it’s time to seek professional help.

Yes. It can affect you in both small and big ways. It can be annoying being unable to move your head because of the jolting pain, and its persistence puts a limit on the things you do daily.

You can consult a professional as soon as possible. If you’ve recently experienced any accident or if the pain lasts longer than 3 days without improvement, we highly encourage you to come in so we can check the cause and recommend treatments suitable for you.

At our clinic, chiropractic adjustments are our primary treatment procedure for most neck pain conditions. However, depending on what we find during the assessment, we may include additional treatment modalities in your treatment plan to help you achieve a full recovery.

Don’t worry, chiropractic treatments are safe as long as they are performed by professionals. Our licensed and experienced chiropractor provides adjustments with care, ensuring you feel safe and comfortable throughout the process. On the other hand, if you have a spinal condition, we recommend obtaining a clear diagnosis and permission from your primary care physician or a specialist before proceeding with chiropractic care.

Our clinic works with most insurance companies. On the other hand, if you want to ensure that our prescribed treatment plan is covered, we advise you to consult with your provider. You can also coordinate with us for anything you need; we’re happy to help you in any way.

Meet Your Chiropractors

Dr. Zach Benson

Chiropractor

Dr. Zach Benson is a skilled chiropractor who provides chiropractic care to individuals with a variety of musculoskeletal disorders.

He has been practicing since 2017 and has a special interest in sports chiropractic, working with patients who want to improve their daily lives and alleviate pain.

Dr. Benson grew up in Bay City, TX. He began his college baseball career at San Jacinto College and made it to the JUCO World Series both years.

He then transferred to Stephen F. Austin State University, where he completed his baseball career and earned his BS in Kinesiology. After graduating, Dr. Benson attended Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, TX, where he earned his doctorate in chiropractic care.

Dr. Benson was fortunate to have been brought up in a family of chiropractors. Both the father and uncle have been successful chiropractors for over 30 years. A cousin has been in practice since 2003, and a younger brother is currently practicing in San Marcos, TX.

Dr. Benson married his college sweetheart, Lauren, and now resides in Houston, TX, along with their baby boy, Sutton, and their two dogs, Jimmy and Emma.

What Our Patients Say

Cassondra B.

“Everyone is kind, knowledgeable, caring, and understanding. I am not an easy case. I have been in chiropractic care since I was 13. I was having headaches, and my mom took me to the dentist and eye doctor, tried everything, and we ended up with the chiropractor. Years later, I learned my hips were uneven, and the S curve in my spine was not there, not scoliosis, but not how it should be. I also have TMD, which is called TMJ. Dr. Benson is treating all this and my new arthritis problems that affected my entire left leg and took the strength from my thigh muscle. My body is writhing in pain. However, he and his team are working to calm the pain and heal my body- the best part is that my insurance covers it.”

Donna W.

“Dr. Benson is absolutely the best! I took my husband to the ER in severe pain in his lower back. He could not move. They pumped him full of pain medication and sent him on his way, saying they could not help him. I called Dr. Benson's office in the ER and explained the situation. I took my husband straight to his office from the ER; he could not walk, could not sit up, and was laid out in the back seat of my truck. Dr. Benson came out to my truck and helped him get out of the truck and into one of the rooms. After working on him for about 45 minutes, he could walk out with the help of crutches, and the next day, he was walking without them! My husband was back at work 4 days later after figuring out he had a pinched nerve and two more visits. I would highly recommend Dr. Benson and his entire staff to anyone looking for a chiropractor who really cares about his patients.”

Sharon Hartman

“I had a hip replacement last year. I have been limping lately and quite frankly feeling crooked and having back spasms. Dr Benson and staff worked wonders the first day with massage, electric stim and spinal adjustment. The limp was less pronounced and my back pain was significantly lessened when I left. I know this is a work in progress but I feel we are on the right path forward.”

Dr. Donald Thingpen

Chiropractor

Dr. Donald Thigpen is licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with 20+ years of experience. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions related to the spine, joints, and musculoskeletal system. Dr. Thigpen is also certified practitioner in dry needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, certified Decompression Therapy Practitioner through the Kennedy Decompression Institute, certified practitioner in Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology through the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, certified practitioner in Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and certified practitioner in manual therapy.

Dr. Thigpen received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College and was valedictorian of his graduating class. While at Texas Chiropractic College, he received an extensive education in human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other clinical and biological sciences. From 2001 to 2003, under the direction of Dr. Bill McGimsey, Ph.D., Dr. Thigpen was appointed to the position of gross anatomy lab instructor and performed dissections on over 150 human cadavers. From 2002 to 2003, under the direction of Dr. Hasnaa Shafik, M.D., Ph.D, Dr. Thigpen was appointed to the position of histopathology lab instructor where he assisted doctoral students in the microscopic identification of human tissues and diseases.

Dr. Thigpen's experience includes a chiropractic internship along with medical rotations in neurosurgery and rheumatology. His rotation in neurosurgery was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Edward Murphy, M.D., at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, Texas. During his rotation in neurosurgery, Dr. Thigpen assisted Dr. Murphy with neurological examinations, observed and assisted in surgery, and received extensive instruction on neurological conditions, brain MRIs, and spine MRIs. His rotation in rheumatology was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Martin Lidsky, M.D., at the Veteran's Affair's Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Under the instruction of Dr. Lidsky, Dr. Thigpen gained valuable knowledge and experience on the proper evaluation and diagnosis of many arthritic and rheumatic conditions.

Prior to attending Texas Chiropractic College in Houston, Texas, Dr. Thigpen completed his undergraduate studies at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In May of 2000, he graduated cum laude and received a bachelor of science degree in biology. While at MSU, he was selected to participate in a senior honors thesis research project, which he completed under the direction of Dr. Ray Neyland, Ph.D.

From 2004 to 2008, in addition to a full time practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Thigpen was an instructor at the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy where he taught human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Dr. Thigpen is also an Elsevier text book reviewer and has been recognized in three text books for his contributions. You can find him listed as a contributing editor and reviewer in Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists 2nd Edition, Massage Therapy Principles and Practice 3rd Edition, and Massage Therapy Principles and Practice 4th Edition.

Dr. Thigpen is a member of the Texas Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Association, and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

Neck Pain Treatment in Katy, TX

Why Timely Neck Pain Treatment Matters

Common Causes of Neck Pain

Poor posture and prolonged screen time

Muscle strain from repetitive movements or improper ergonomics

Whiplash or auto accident-related injuries

Herniated or bulging cervical discs

Degenerative conditions such as arthritis

Postural stress during pregnancy