Discs lie between vertebral bodies and have a useful role in offering shock absorption, allow space for nerves to come out of the spinal cord to supply muscles, skin & other organs, facilitate movement and also offer stability. No wonder that when these structures fail, there is a multitude of possible symptoms that can give Read More

There are a number of causes of neck pain and while many of them can be treated with prescription drugs, it is important that a diagnosis is made first so the correct type of medication can be prescribed. Common postural and muscular neck pain may be effectively treated with paracetamol or a mild anti-inflammatory drug. Read More

There are a number of causes of neck pain and the choice of a prescribed drug obviously depends on the diagnosis. Simple muscular or postural neck pain may respond to paracetamol or a mild anti-inflammatory drug, but more severe neck pain may require codeine preparations or other drugs that affect pain pathways. Let’s take a Read More

The New Year is a time for resolutions. Maybe, for you, one is to stop smoking. This is probably one of the most common New Year’s resolutions and yet it is also, sadly, one of the most difficult to achieve. There are many good reasons to try to quit. Smoking is a serious cause of Read More

Neck pain can be frustrating and distracting as well as excruciating and if you are suffering from it, it is likely that you will be seeking a fast form of pain relief that allows you to get on with enjoying your life. In order to effectively and accurately treat your neck pain, your doctor will Read More

To accurately and most effectively treat your neck pain or back pain, your doctor will need to make a proper diagnosis. This involves determining what the cause of your pain actually is. When a diagnosis has been made, he or she will be better able to prescribe medications and/or spinal injections to deal with your Read More

When you suffer from neck pain, you may be tempted to reach for an ice pack or apply heat to the area in the hope of relieving the pain. While this can be an effective treatment in some cases, it is not always appropriate, so you should take care to use the right treatment for Read More

Many patients who experience neck pain come to the clinic and inform us that they have applied either ice or heat to their neck due to pain. More often than not, they have made the wrong choice. This article will address when it is appropriate to use either ice or heat treatment for neck pain. Read More

Whiplash is commonly mentioned in relation to car accidents, but this injury can be caused by many different types of accident during which the patient suffers a blow to the head or is suddenly jolted. What is whiplash? Whiplash is an injury that is caused by a sudden and rapid movement of the head that Read More

Whiplash is a term used to describe injury caused by a sudden quick movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways. This usually affects the neck and upper back and the acceleration/deceleration of the neck causes stretching and compressive forces on the joints, muscles, ligaments and nerves primarily at the front and back of the Read More