Neck Pain

Spinal Cord Compression and Dysfunction from Cervical Stenosis

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:12:18 -0700

Over time, degenerative changes to the cervical vertebrae, discs and joints may have significant effects on the spinal cord, which runs from the brain through the cervical spine and thoracic spine before branching off to other parts of the body.

Cervical Symptoms from a Herniated Cervical Disc

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:46:29 -0700

A herniated cervical disc occurs when a nerve root is irritated and/or pinched as a result of a cervical disc’s inner core extruding through the outer core and coming in contact with the nerve root. Depending on the location of the cervical disc herniation and which cervical nerve is affected (most often C6, C7; sometimes C5, C8), various cervical symptoms may occur.

Cervical Nerves

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:54:33 -0700

In addition to the seven cervical vertebrae, cervical anatomy features eight cervical nerves (C1-C8) that branch off of the spinal cord and control different types of bodily and sensory activities.

Each cervical nerve is named based on the lower cervical vertebra that it runs between. As an example, the nerve root that runs between the second cervical vertebra and the third cervical vertebra in the neck is described as the C3 nerve.

Cervical Discs

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:29:49 -0700

There are six cervical discs and 23 total discs in the entire spinal column. Each cervical disc rests between the cervical vertebrae, acts as a shock absorber in the cervical spine and allows the neck to handle much stress.

Composed of collagen and ligaments, the cervical discs also hold the cervical vertebrae together and allow for flexibility and different movements of the neck.

Cervical Pain from Degeneration and Injury

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:56:34 -0700

If a cervical vertebra is fractured by trauma, such as in a car accident, a fall, a diving accident that jars the head, or any other significant cervical injury, the spinal cord can be damaged, possibly resulting in not only cervical pain but different types of impaired functioning depending on which cervical vertebra has been injured.

For example, a cervical injury to:

Cervical Vertebrae

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:35:45 -0700

The cervical spine is comprised of seven vertebrae – C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7 (often noted as C1-C7) – that begin at the base of the skull and extend down to the thoracic spine. The cervical vertebrae are composed of cylindrical bones (vertebral bodies) that lie in front of the spinal cord, and work with the muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons to provide support, structure and stabilization to the neck.

Cervical Spine Anatomy and Neck Pain

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:44:10 -0700

Neck anatomy is a well-engineered structure of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The cervical spine (neck) is delicate – housing the spinal cord that sends messages from the brain to control all aspects of the body – while also remarkably flexible, allowing movement in all directions, and strong.

Can Too Much Texting Lead to Neck Pain and Shoulder Pain?

cmaynard — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:33:29 -0800

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cmaynard — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:07:37 -0800

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