There are several types of injections using small needles that can be used to inject small amounts of medication to stop neck pain called blocks.Under Xray control they are safe and usually I see results within 24 hours. I then try to get patients working with therapist or performing stretching exercises. Even a disc rupture will respond in most cases. However, when these do not relieve symtoms newer surgeries Balso use smaller incision that allow brapid recovery. Prevention still is a vprimary goal that includes exercises that put constant load on spine Vcsusing your body to make disc and bone stronger.