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  Continuous, persistent neck pain, from moderate to severe
Neck pain that is accompanied by pain that radiates down the arms or legs, or by headaches,
numbness, tingling, or weakness
trauma or injury
worry and stress
falling asleep in an awkward position
prolonged use of a computer keyboard.
Abnormalities in the muscles, ligaments and nerves, bones and/or joints of the spine.
At the THE PAIN SPECIALIST CENTRE, we will perform a comprehensive history taking and examination to evaluate neck motion, neck tenderness, and the function of the nerves and muscles in your arms. These simple examination procedures will help to determine the cause of your neck pain and to enable us to prescribe the most appropriate and effective treatment.
Patients who require further evaluation may undergo one or more of the following examinations:
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
This study facilitates an evaluation of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
CT (computed tomography).
This study facilitates careful evaluation of the bone and spinal canal.
EMG (electromyogram).
This test evaluates nerve and muscle function.
How your neck pain is treated will depend on what the diagnosis reveals. Most patients are treated successfully with medication, acupuncture, physical therapy, exercise, and/or activity modifications. Many patients also benefit from medication.
lnterventional therapy, mainly in the form of microinjections, is used widely. Such procedures are done under the guidance of fluoroscopy to ensure accuracy and safety. These injections take about 30 minutes and are performed under local anaesthesia with mild sedation. You will be fit to go home after one to two hours under observation.
Other treatment methods include the use of radiofrequency ablative techniques (a form of thermal energy), cryotherapy, nerve repair therapy (neuroplasty) and implantation of computerised implants or nerves stimulators.
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