Neck pain is a highly prevalent musculoskeletal condition and is another leading cause of disability worldwide. The prevalence continuing to rise due to aging populations, sedentary lifestyles, and increased screen use.
Common causes of neck pain are multifactorial and include poor posture, prolonged computer or smartphone use, muscle strain, degenerative cervical spine changes (such as cervical spondylosis), disc herniation, osteoarthritis, trauma (including whiplash injuries), and stress-related muscle tension. While most cases are mechanical and non-specific, careful assessment is required to rule out serious underlying pathology when red flag symptoms are present.
Management remains multimodal, including medications, physiotherapy, and pain interventions, with only a small proportion of cases requiring spinal surgery.
I offer following interventions tailored to individual need and requirement that can be complimentary to other treatment modalities, aiming towards reducing pain and improvement in quality of life-
- Trigger zone injections (Steroid/ Botox)
- Medial branch block/ Facet joint injections
- Transforaminal epidural/ Dorsal root block
- Radio frequency ablations/ denervation
Neuromodulation (spinal cord or dorsal root ganglion stimulation) for refractory pain where all other treatment modality has proven unsuccessful/limited.ck pain, timely treatment can help you return to your normal routine without discomfort.
Book your consultation today and take the first step towards better spinal health.
You can request your GP to arrange a named consultant referral to the Barts neuromodulation service to access these advanced treatment options if they are not available in your area.