Medical articles from Mrs Anne Mitchener

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20/01/2025

Neurosurgeon

Uncovering the root causes of chronic neck pain: What you need to know

Chronic neck pain is a multifaceted condition that causes persistent discomfort that requires a personalised approach to treatment. While occasional neck discomfort is common and often resolves on its own, persistent pain can indicate underlying issues that require medical attention. Here, Mrs Anne Mitchener, esteemed consultant neurosurgeon, provides a comprehensive overview of chronic neck pain, including its causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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18/10/2024

Mrs Anne Mitchener

Neurosurgeon

When should you see a neurosurgeon for neck pain?

In this article below, esteemed consultant neurosurgeon, Mrs Anne Mitchener, provides us with a comprehensive overview of neck pain, and tells us when people should seek medical attention for their neck pain.

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15/05/2024

Mrs Anne Mitchener

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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31/03/2022

Mrs Anne Mitchener

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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21/08/2020

Mrs Anne Mitchener

Neurosurgeon

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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17/03/2020

Mrs Anne Mitchener

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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24/02/2020

Mrs Anne Mitchener

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.

09/10/2019

Mrs Anne Mitchener

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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26/07/2019

Mrs Anne Mitchener

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.