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Neck Pain Treatment Islamabad

Neck Pain Treatment in Islamabad — Cervical Pain Specialist

Neck pain, stiffness or pain spreading into the shoulder and arm should be examined properly. Dr. Zahid Rustam offers non-surgical, image-guided treatment for neck pain in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Neck pain is often linked to posture, wear and tear or a pinched nerve — and each needs a different kind of treatment.

Neck pain treatment at IPSSC Islamabad

Treatment for Neck Pain Without Surgery

Neck pain may stay in the neck or travel into the shoulder, arm and hand. It is common in people who work long hours at a desk or screen, but it can also come from wear and tear of the neck bones and discs, or from an old injury.

At IPSSC we work out whether the pain comes from the muscles, the small joints of the neck, a disc, or a nerve being pressed, and then plan treatment accordingly.

  • Neck stiffness and difficulty turning the head
  • Pain spreading into the shoulder blade or arm
  • Tingling or numbness in the fingers
  • Headaches that start at the back of the head
  • Pain that gets worse with screen work or driving

What Can Cause Neck Pain?

Dr. Zahid Rustam explaining knee anatomy with a model at IPSSC, Islamabad

Posture and muscle strain

Long hours of desk or phone use can strain the neck muscles and joints.

Wear and tear of the neck (cervical spondylosis)

The discs and small joints of the neck gradually wear with age and can become painful.

Cervical disc problem

A bulging disc may press on a nerve and cause pain, tingling or weakness in the arm.

Whiplash and old injuries

Neck injuries from accidents can leave ongoing pain and stiffness.

How We Find the Cause

Dr. Rustam examines your neck, shoulders, arms and nerves, reviews any MRI or X-ray, and may advise nerve tests if arm symptoms are present.

Dr. Zahid Rustam, Consultant Physician at IPSSC
  • Neck, shoulder and nerve examination
  • Review of MRI or X-ray
  • Nerve conduction studies and EMG if needed
  • Diagnostic injections to confirm the pain source

Your Treatment Path

We begin with the least invasive option that is appropriate and move on only when needed. Surgery is not always avoidable, and we will tell you if it is the better choice.

Dr. Zahid Rustam performing a nerve treatment under imaging at IPSSC

  1. Assessment and explanation

    A clear diagnosis and plan, including posture and activity advice.

  2. Medicines and physical therapy

    Targeted exercises, manual therapy and medicines to settle pain and stiffness.

    Physical therapy →

  3. Cervical epidural and nerve-root injections

    Image-guided injections for neck pain that spreads into the arm because of an irritated nerve.

    Epidural steroid injections →

  4. Facet joint blocks and radiofrequency

    For pain from the small joints of the neck, a block can confirm the source before longer-acting treatment.

    Radiofrequency treatment →
Get urgent medical help if back or neck pain comes with new weakness in an arm or leg, loss of control of urine or stools, numbness around the groin or buttocks, high fever, a recent serious injury, or unexplained weight loss. These can signal a problem that should not wait for a routine appointment.
Dr. Zahid Rustam
Medically reviewed by Dr. Zahid Rustam
Consultant Physician — Interventional Pain Management, Neurology & Orthopaedic Medicine · MBBS, FCPS (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation), FIPP · Founder, IPSSC, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad
Last reviewed: October 2026 · View Dr. Rustam’s profile → · Procedures available at IPSSC →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers from the IPSSC team — see all FAQs or contact us directly.

No. Many cases come from muscles or the small joints of the neck. Examination and sometimes scans or diagnostic injections help tell them apart.
They can help when an irritated nerve is the cause. They are done under X-ray guidance, and Dr. Rustam will explain whether they suit your case.
Many patients improve without surgery, but not all. If your assessment points to a problem that needs surgery, we will advise you honestly.

Ready to Get Your Neck Pain Checked?

Book a consultation with Dr. Zahid Rustam at IPSSC, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad — seeing patients from Islamabad, Rawalpindi and surrounding areas.

Call +92 332 9077315