Overview
Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, affecting people of all ages from those with desk-based occupations to individuals recovering from whiplash injuries. The cervical spine is a complex structure, and accurate diagnosis of the pain source is essential before treatment begins. Dr Malik’s specialist cervical spine assessment combines clinical examination with imaging review and, where appropriate, diagnostic injection techniques to pinpoint the precise structure generating the pain whether that is a degenerated disc, an arthritic facet joint, a compressed nerve root, or a combination of these. All treatments are image-guided for precision and safety.
Conditions Treated
- Cervical disc herniation (slipped disc in the neck)
- Cervical facet joint arthritis
- Cervical radiculopathy (nerve root compression — arm pain)
- Whiplash-associated disorder
- Cervicogenic headache
- Cervical spondylosis (age-related degeneration)
- Cervical spinal stenosis
- Post-surgical neck pain
Available Procedures
Cervical Facet Joint Injections
Image-guided injections to relieve cervical facet joint pain and stiffness.
Cervical Medial Branch Blocks
Diagnostic nerve blocks to confirm cervical facet joint pain.
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Image-guided steroid injection for neck pain, arm pain, and numbness.
Cervical Radiofrequency Ablation
Long-lasting relief for confirmed cervical facet joint pain.
