AG Neurocity, Ghospura Moar,opposite civil hospital, Jalandhar road, Batala
🧾 Patient Information: Cervical Pain (Neck Pain)
✅ What is Cervical Pain?
Cervical pain, commonly known as neck pain, occurs in the region between the head and shoulders. It may be mild discomfort or severe pain that limits neck movement.
🧠 Common Symptoms:
- Pain or stiffness in the neck
- Headache, often from the back of the head
- Shoulder pain or upper back pain
- Tingling, numbness, or weakness in the arms
- Difficulty moving the neck, especially after waking up
- Dizziness or imbalance (in some cases)
🔍 Common Causes:
- Cervical spondylosis (age-related degeneration)
- Muscle strain due to poor posture
- Slipped disc or herniated disc
- Whiplash injury
- Cervical radiculopathy (nerve compression)
- Poor sleeping position
- Long hours at a computer or phone (tech neck)
🧪 Investigations:
At AG Neurocity, we offer advanced diagnostics such as:
- X-ray of the cervical spine
- MRI cervical spine (to assess disc, nerve, or spinal cord involvement)
- Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG) (to detect nerve damage)
💊 Treatment Options:
Depending on the cause and severity, treatment may include:
- Medications: Painkillers, muscle relaxants, nerve vitamins
- Physiotherapy: Neck exercises, posture correction
- Collar support: Temporary cervical collar
- Injections: Nerve root block or trigger point injections (if needed)
- Surgery: Only in rare and serious cases like spinal cord compression
👨⚕️ Role of Dr. Atul Goel at AG Neurocity, Batala:
Dr. Atul Goel, MD (Medicine), DM (Neurology), is a leading Consultant Neurologist at AG Neurocity. With years of experience in diagnosing and treating complex neurological disorders, he specializes in managing cervical spine-related neurological issues.
At AG Neurocity, Dr. Goel:
- Conducts detailed neurological examinations
- Interprets MRI and NCS/EMG results for accurate diagnosis
- Provides non-surgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy
- Personally designs a customized treatment plan for each patient
- Collaborates with physiotherapy and pain management teams
- Offers long-term care for recurrent neck pain and related neurological symptoms
🏥 Facilities at AG Neurocity:
- Indoor and Outdoor OPD
- Digital X-ray, MRI, and CT scan
- EEG, NCS, EMG, RNST services
- Neuro-rehabilitation & physiotherapy