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Neck & Back Pain

آلام الرقبة والظهر

Most neck and back pain improves with the right diagnosis. The key is distinguishing muscle strain from a compressed nerve — which changes the treatment entirely.

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When to See a Neurologist

Neck or lower-back pain lasting more than 6 weeks
Pain radiating into an arm or down a leg (sciatica)
Numbness, tingling, or weakness in a limb
Pain worse with coughing, sneezing, or certain positions
Morning stiffness or pain disturbing sleep

How It Is Diagnosed at the Clinic

Focused neurological examination to map the affected nerve root, nerve conduction studies and EMG to confirm and grade nerve involvement, and MRI when structural causes or persistent deficits are suspected.

Treatment Options

  1. 1Targeted medication for neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain
  2. 2Structured physiotherapy referral and posture programme
  3. 3Nerve blocks for selected chronic pain syndromes
  4. 4Botox for cervical muscle spasm where indicated
  5. 5Surgical referral only when clearly warranted

Related procedures:

Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) & EMG Nerve Block for Headache Disorders

Why Dr. Ebied for This Condition

Neurophysiology on site: Dr. Ebied performs and interprets his own NCS/EMG, so the question 'is a nerve trapped, and how badly?' is answered in one visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

When pain radiates into a limb, or there is numbness, tingling, or weakness — signs the nerve itself is involved and needs electrodiagnostic assessment.

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