What department should you visit for a stiff neck?

Patients with a stiff neck can choose to visit the pain management department, orthopedic department, rehabilitation department, or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) department according to the level of pain, severity of the condition, and personal needs. 1. **Pain Management Department**: A stiff neck often causes neck pain. Pain management physicians can assess the severity of the pain and may provide pain-relieving medications, such as ibuprofen sustained-release tablets. 2. **Orthopedic Department**: If the condition is severe or if conditions such as fractures need to be ruled out, orthopedic doctors can make a diagnosis using imaging tests such as X-rays or CT scans. 3. **Rehabilitation Department**: For patients needing muscle exercises or other interventions to improve local blood circulation and prevent nerve compression, the rehabilitation department is an appropriate choice. 4. **Traditional Chinese Medicine Department**: TCM treatments such as acupuncture and massage have shown good effectiveness in treating stiff neck, and patients can receive corresponding treatments in the TCM department.