By Mrs Anne Mitchener
24.02.20
Neurosurgery
Most of us have experienced a sore neck at some point, whether we have been lifting weights at the gym, or from sitting with poor posture at our desks. We've asked one of our leading London neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener when neck pain becomes a sign of something more serious.
By Mr Chirag Patel
18.02.20
Neurosurgery
Treating chronic back pain with spinal cord stimulation
If you've attempted countless therapies and treatments for your stubborn back pain and nothing seems to be working, then spinal cord stimulation may be the treatment for you! Cardiff-based neurosurgeon Mr Chirag Patel explains what this procedure consists of and how effective it has been so far for his patients.
By Mr Sinan Barazi
18.12.19
Neurosurgery
Sacroiliac joint pain: what does it feel like?
Sacroiliac joint pain occurs when there has been damage or an injury to the joint between the spine and hip. We've asked one of our top neurosurgeons Mr Sinan Barazi how the pain has been described as feeling and how it is treated.
By Mr Irfan Malik
17.12.19
Neurosurgery
Treating back pain with percutaneous laser disc decompression
Back pain, one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, especially lower back pain and sciatica can be caused by a herniated disc. A herniated disc is where a disc in the spinal disc puts pressure on the nerves causing pain in the back and down along the leg. Mr Malik, one of the UK’s leading minimally invasive spinal surgeons talks about percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD), a fairly new technique to treat back pain.
By Professor Keyoumars Ashkan
17.12.19
Neurosurgery
Living with Parkinson's disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological condition caused by a lack of dopamine in the substantia nigra (this is in the mid-brain and is responsible for producing dopamine). It affects more than 4.5 million people worldwide. Professor Ashkan tells us more about this disease.
By Mr Christopher Chandler
02.12.19
Neurosurgery
Arachnoiditis: causes and symptoms
Some of the symptoms of arachnoiditis may include muscle cramps and shooting pain. In some cases, it can lead to permanent disability. Read more from one of our expert neurosurgeons Mr Christopher Chandler on the signs of the chronic pain condition and how it is managed.
By Mr Girish Vajramani
11.10.19
Neurosurgery
Spinal cord stimulation: how does it work?
It can be really difficult living with long-term chronic pain. Have you ever considered what can be done when medications don't seem to be working? One of our top neurosurgeons Mr Girish Vajramani explains everything you need to know about a spinal cord stimulator, which is an option for pain relief.
By Mrs Anne Mitchener
09.10.19
Neurosurgery
Do you suffer from arm pain? Read more from our expert neurosurgeon Mrs Anne Mitchener on the possible causes of the condition that may leave you with pins and needles and weakness when moving.
By Mrs Anne Mitchener
26.07.19
Neurosurgery
Slipped disc: how painful is it?
A slipped disc may cause symptoms such as pins and needles, numbness and weakness in the back or the legs. We've asked one of our top neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener to explain whether everyone feels pain or not when it happens and how it happens in the first place.
By Mr Sinan Barazi
23.04.19
Neurosurgery
Headaches are awful. We’ve all had them and they can really put a dampener on your day. However, some headaches are worse than others; some are downright debilitating. Without warning, excruciating pain erupts on one side of the head, often around the eye. If this sounds familiar, you may be getting cluster headaches. Leading neurosurgeon Mr Sinan Barazi, part of the London Neurosurgery Partnership, explains.
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