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By Mrs Anne Mitchener
15.05.24
Neurosurgeon

Lumbar herniated disc: Causes, symptoms and treatment

A lumbar herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, occurs when the soft inner gel of a spinal disc in the lower back (lumbar region) protrudes through a tear in the tougher outer layer. This condition can cause significant pain and discomfort, as the herniated material can irritate nearby nerves. In her latest online article, renowned consultant neurosurgeon Mrs Anne Mitchener offers her expert insight into this condition, including the common causes, symptoms and treatment options.

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By Mrs Anne Mitchener
31.03.22
Neurosurgeon

Brachialgia: what is it, and what causes it?

Here, expert London-based consultant neurosurgeon, Mrs Anne Mitchener, explains what exactly brachialgia is, how it is diagnosed, and reveals what the most effective treatment options are.

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By Mrs Anne Mitchener
21.08.20
Surgeon

Minimally invasive spine surgery: advantages and preparation

If you're experiencing back issues you may have considered minimally invasive spine surgery as a solution. We found out from top neurosurgeon, Mr Anne Mitchener, what conditions this surgery treats, it's advantages and how patients should prepare for it.

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By Mrs Anne Mitchener
17.03.20
Neurosurgeon

Sciatica vs. back pain: how do they differ?

Sciatica pain radiates along the sciatica nerve, which goes from your lower back through the buttocks and down through the leg, distinctively, on one side, whereas back pain usually occurs from muscle strain. We've asked one of our expert neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener to explain the difference between both conditions and if there is a test that you can make at home to determine which one you have.

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By Mrs Anne Mitchener
24.02.20
Neurosurgeon

Neck pain: is it very common?

Most of us have experienced a sore neck at some point, whether we have been lifting weights at the gym, or from sitting with poor posture at our desks. We've asked one of our leading London neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener when neck pain becomes a sign of something more serious.

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By Mrs Anne Mitchener
09.10.19
Neurosurgeon

Common causes of arm pain

Do you suffer from arm pain? Read more from our expert neurosurgeon Mrs Anne Mitchener on the possible causes of the condition that may leave you with pins and needles and weakness when moving.

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By Mrs Anne Mitchener
26.07.19
Neurosurgeon

Slipped disc: how painful is it?

A slipped disc may cause symptoms such as pins and needles, numbness and weakness in the back or the legs. We've asked one of our top neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener to explain whether everyone feels pain or not when it happens and how it happens in the first place.

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