Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Neck Pain     Neck Pain Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines Screen for potentially serious causes Relative rest, early return to activity NSAIDs, muscle relaxors, opioids for severe pain only Patient education Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit SED rate, C-reactive protein X-rays - AP, lateral, obliques Patient Education/Information (includes preps) Spine self-care Home exercise program Body mechanics Ergonomic principles Appointment Timeframe 1 week How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: hand carry medical records and clinic notes to visit Clinic Contact Information Physician: 800-962-3555 Patient: 734-936-7175 Clinic Location Sites Burlington Building - Ann Arbor UM Consulting Physician Rita N. Ayyangar, M.D. -- Pediatric Rishi Bakshi, D.O. Anthony E. Chiodo, M.D. Miles O. Colwell, M.D. Anita S. Craig, D.O. Andrew J. Haig, M.D. Anne G. Hartigan, M.D. Mara Mindy Isser Sax, D.O. Daniel Leung, D.O. James K. Richardson, M.D. John A. Yarjanian, D.O. Revised on: 10/07/2009