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Condition guide · Pain management

Neck Pain

Pain, stiffness or aching in the neck that won't settle — what it is, why it happens, and how our pain consultant can help.

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Neck Pain assessment at Bridge House Clinic
What is neck pain?

Neck pain is pain or stiffness in the muscles, joints, discs or nerves of the cervical spine — the part of your spine that supports your head.

It's extremely common, and most short-lived neck pain eases with time and simple measures. When it becomes persistent or keeps coming back, a consultant assessment can pinpoint what's driving it and help you get on top of it.

01Symptoms

Symptoms of neck pain.

Symptoms often build up gradually, and many people find their neck is stiffest first thing in the morning or after long periods sitting.

01Pain and stiffnessAn ache or sharp pain in the neck, often with a feeling of tightness and reduced movement when you turn or look up and down.
02Worse with posture and activityTends to flare after long spells at a desk, looking down at a phone, or driving — and can ease a little once you get moving.
03Pain spreading to the shoulder or armSome people feel the pain travel into a shoulder, between the shoulder blades, or down an arm.
04Headaches and muscle tensionTension at the base of the skull can bring on headaches, along with tender, tight muscles around the neck and upper back.
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02Causes & risk factors

Why it happens.

There's often no single cause, and most neck pain isn't due to anything serious. Several everyday things make it more likely.

Poor or prolonged posture
Long periods at a desk or screen
Muscle strain or sleeping awkwardly
Wear and tear of the spine with age
A previous neck injury or whiplash
Stress and muscle tension
03When to get it checked

Don't wait for it to settle.

Early assessment helps you get the right treatment sooner. See a specialist if:

I.It hasn't settled after a few weeksNeck pain that lingers or keeps returning despite rest and simple measures is worth having properly assessed.
II.Pain, numbness or weakness spreads into your armPain, pins and needles or weakness travelling down an arm can point to a nerve being involved and benefits from a consultant review.
III.It's disrupting sleep or daily lifeIf the pain is wearing you down, breaking your sleep or limiting work and everyday tasks, a clear plan can help you move forward.
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Neck Pain examination by a consultant
Diagnosing neck pain at Bridge House Clinic
04How it's diagnosed

Diagnosed through a careful clinical assessment.

Neck pain is assessed in clinic by a consultant who takes a full history and examines your neck, movement and nerves to work out what's driving the pain. Dr Mohamed Khafaga, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Management, will talk you through what he finds and, where it's the right next step, can arrange any further imaging before agreeing a plan with you.

05Treatment

How neck pain is treated.

We start with the least invasive option that's likely to help you, and only move on if it's needed.

01Activity advice & conservative measures

For many people, posture changes, staying gently active and targeted exercises ease the pain — a sensible first step that often needs nothing more.

02Pain consultation

A full assessment with Dr Khafaga to pinpoint what's driving your neck pain and agree the right plan — including whether an injection might help.

03Nerve block injection

A targeted injection to calm an irritated nerve and reduce pain when conservative measures haven't been enough.

04Radiofrequency nerve ablation

A procedure that uses heat to interrupt pain signals from specific nerves, considered for longer-lasting relief when injections have helped identify the source.

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Why Bridge House
I.
Same or next-week appointments

Seen in days — not months on a list.

II.
Consultant-led care

A named specialist, not a junior — all the way through.

III.
Transparent, fixed pricing

Every price published and confirmed in writing.

IV.
No NHS waiting list

Seen privately, without the wait.

V.
Private insurance accepted

We bill major UK insurers directly.

06Your consultants
Dr Mohamed Khafaga, Consultant in Anaesthesia & Pain Management
Treats itDr Mohamed KhafagaConsultant in Anaesthesia & Pain Management
07FAQ

Common questions.

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Will my neck pain go away on its own? +

Often, yes. Most short-lived neck pain eases within a few weeks with gentle activity and simple measures. If it's persistent, keeps returning, or spreads into your arm, a consultant assessment can find out why and help you get on top of it.

How much does it cost to be seen for neck pain? +

An initial pain consultation with Dr Khafaga is £200. If a procedure is right for you, a nerve block injection is £450 and radiofrequency nerve ablation is £1,100. Every price is published upfront, and any procedure is confirmed individually at your assessment.

Do I need a scan for neck pain? +

Not always. Most neck pain is assessed in clinic by examining your neck, movement and nerves. Where it would change your plan, Dr Khafaga can arrange further imaging — but it isn't needed for everyone.

How soon can I be seen? +

We aim to see you the same or the following week, so you can get a clear picture and a plan without a long wait.

Take the first step

Don't put up with it.

Book an assessment with a consultant and get a clear picture — and a plan.

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