Dr. Sameer Arora
DM Neurolog
Cervical & Lumbar Spine Anatomy Visual
Neck pain and back pain are two of the most prevalent complaints that may have multiple reasons.
If your back and neck pain are associated with other symptoms like numbness, tingling, weakness, or any kind of pain radiating into the extremities, then your condition may need to be investigated through neurological examination.
Again, the therapy will depend on what caused your condition.
The patient may complain of any of the following problems:
Worsening neurological symptoms should be investigated and not simply treated with medication.
Pain in the back and neck may result from various causes.
Potential Causes
It is important to determine the underlying cause through clinical evaluation.
The diagnosis begins with a thorough medical and neurological evaluation.
The Evaluation Might Include
To know about the onset, duration, localization, and evolution of pain.
Muscle strength, sensation, reflexes, coordination, and other neurological functions might be assessed.
Movements or postures that might provoke or relieve the symptoms can be assessed by the physician.
MRI or other imaging might be recommended based on clinical needs.
Further neurological tests can be ordered based on the findings of symptoms and examination.
The mode of treatment will depend on the cause of the problem.
Possible Treatment Methods Include
Appropriate medications might be prescribed in order to alleviate pain and related neurological problems when necessary.
Treatment is aimed at the condition which causes these symptoms.
Physiotherapy can be suggested when necessary to restore mobility.
Advice concerning activities and postures might be given depending on the underlying problem.
Spine & Nerve Assessment Visual
A neurological consultation could be necessary if there is any back/neck pain that is:
Sudden or worsening weakness, inability to walk, loss of bowel/bladder function, sudden pain following significant trauma or other sudden neurological changes need to be urgently evaluated.
According to the underlying disease, the following measures can be useful for the patient:
The patient should not take long-term medication for unexplained or recurring neurological symptoms.
Neurological examination would serve to:
Dr. Sameer Arora is a DM Neurology, AIIMS New Delhi-trained neurologist who works as a Director & Senior Consultant – Neurology.
In the current Neuraxis website, Back & Neck Pain is mentioned as an area of neurological expertise of Dr. Arora.
The current website talks about neurological services, including OPD, inpatient services, neurological emergencies, and neurological ICU services.
Neuraxis offers personalized and compassionate neurological services.
Dr. Sameer Arora - Clinical Back & Neck Pain Consultation Visual
If your back or neck pain is persistent or associated with numbness, tingling, weakness or radiating pain, a neurological evaluation can help determine the appropriate next step.
DM Neurology, AIIMS New Delhi | Director & Senior Consultant – Neurology