Neck Pain
Acute neck pain is very common and usually nothing to worry about. If symptoms last longer than three months, it’s considered to be chronic neck pain.
Neck pain affects the cervical spine and may radiate into the shoulders or arms. It can be associated with stiffness, headaches, and reduced range of motion. Common types include mechanical neck pain, disc-related neck pain, cervical radiculopathy (nerve compression), and cervical myelopathy (spinal cord compression).
What are the common causes of neck pain?
Neck pain may arise from disc degeneration, herniated discs, facet joint arthritis, poor posture, whiplash injuries, spinal stenosis, or muscle strain from repetitive activity.
How is neck pain diagnosed?
Dr Hussien El-Maghraby will assess your neck mobility, neurological function, and posture. MRI scans are typically used to evaluate disc problems or nerve compression, while X-rays assess alignment or arthritis. Nerve conduction studies may be recommended in complex cases.
How is neck pain treated?
Dr El-Maghraby will discuss your symptoms and guide you through personalised treatment. Conservative management includes physiotherapy, posture correction, and pain relief strategies.
Minimally invasive options may be recommended for ongoing symptoms, such as cervical epidural injections, facet joint injections, nerve root blocks, or minimally invasive decompression surgery if nerve compression persists.
For neck pain caused by a herniated disc, Dr El-Maghraby offers one of the most advanced and precise treatments, Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression (PLDD). This minimally invasive procedure uses laser light delivered through a small incision made above the affected disc.
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.