Medical articles from Mrs Anne Mitchener

Here to discuss back pain and sciatica in expert detail is esteemed consultant neurosurgeon, Mrs Anne Mitchener.

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...

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 ne...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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 neurosurge...

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.

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...