Neck pain
Pain and stiffness in the neck
Our spinal, neurological and orthopaedic surgeons may be able to help if you have a stiff or painful neck
About neck pain
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of neck pain? icon plus
Neck pain or stiffness can often be the result of simple factors, like bad posture or sleeping in an awkward position. Ordinary painkillers (like paracetamol and ibuprofen) can help to relieve these symptoms.
Sometimes, you can wake up with your neck twisted and locked to one side. This is called acute torticollis and is often caused by injury or bad posture.
In other cases, a stiff neck may be down to cervical spondylosis (wear and tear of your neck bones and joints) or whiplash (a sudden forward movement of your head) can also lead to neck pain and stiffness. -
Diagnosing your neck pain icon plus
Your GP or consultant will discuss your symptoms with you to make a diagnosis. If necessary, they may also carry out tests to establish the basis of the problem. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your treatment options with you. These might range from powerful painkillers to massage and physiotherapy.
Our neck pain consultants
Our locations
From complex spinal surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional back care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344