Arm Pain or Brachalgia
Up to half of the UK adult population experiences chronic pain of some kind, and arm, shoulder, and neck pain are among the most frequent specific complaints.
What is brachalgia?
Brachalgia refers to pain radiating from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand due to nerve compression in the cervical spine. It can cause tingling, numbness, and weakness.
What are the common causes of arm pain?
Common causes include cervical disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, foraminal stenosis, spinal arthritis, and poor posture.
How is arm pain diagnosed?
Dr Hussien El-Maghraby will conduct a neurological examination assessing reflexes, sensation, and muscle strength. MRI is used to evaluate nerve compression, and X-rays are used to assess spinal alignment or arthritis.
How is arm pain treated?
Dr El-Maghraby will discuss your symptoms and design a personalised plan. Initial care often includes physiotherapy, posture correction, and pain management.
Minimally invasive options include cervical epidural injections, nerve root blocks, facet joint injections, and radiofrequency treatment. Surgery may be considered for persistent nerve compression or weakness.
Dr Hussien El-Maghraby,
experienced spinal surgeon
With over 20 years of UK consultant neurosurgery experience, Dr Hussien El-Maghraby is a leading spinal surgeon based in the heart of London.
Dr El-Maghraby specialises exclusively in minimally invasive spine care, offering modern, patient-centred treatments for back pain, neck pain and spinal disorders – from laser disc decompression to advanced injections, cement augmentation and 3D/AI-guided spinal decompression.
Understanding the needs of international patients, Dr El-Maghraby places special emphasis on serving people from the Middle East visiting London for treatment – offering clear communication, compassionate care, and expert spinal surgery under UK standards.