With a name like that, it is no wonder why so many people are afraid of having surgery on their back. This surgery, or any surgery for that matter, should be considered as a last resort. Even though surgical procedures have come a long way, the costs and risks are not something to be overlooked. Cervical Endoscopic Discecto … Read More

One of the unfortunate things about getting older is that our bones and discs begin to deteriorate and oftentimes leads to pain. Though it is possible to have degenerative disc disease and not experience pain, many people that experience lumbar and/or cervical pain do indeed suffer from degenerative disc disease. Statistics … Read More

The cervical area of the back is comprised of seven vertebrae in the neck and upper portion of the back. The cervical area of the spine oftentimes can become more susceptible to injury due to the fact that this portion of the spine is more mobile than any other portion of the spine. Causes of Cervical Spine Pain Whiplash … Read More

Are you trying to understand why your ability to walk isn't quite right, and you just have this strange, unexplained numbness in your legs, arms or possibly your shoulders? Perhaps it is time for a trip to the doctor for an evaluation. If you have ever had a neck injury, it is entirely possible that you have caused a proble … Read More

Your spine includes your cervical vertebrae, located immediately beneath the skull, and though the smallest of the vertebrae can be readily distinguished from the lumbar or thoracic regions by the presence of a hole in each transverse process where the vertebral artery passes through. Your spinal cord is protected by a spina … Read More

Anyone suffering from neck pain probably is aware of the nerve branches and bundles located in their neck, or cervical spine. Others, who have never suffered from any of the various disorders associated with compression of these delicate nerves most likely, cannot understand the pain and its ability to seemingly move through … Read More

For many people, cervical radiculopathy is just a fancy name for a bad back. In reality, it is a medical term, but it means that the patient has had a herniated or slipped disk, not just a bad back. There's a huge difference between the two. Knowing how to deal with a herniated disk is not all that difficult, when you know … Read More

Cervical Radiculitis is a spinal disorder in which the nerve roots located in the upper portion, or cervical, of the spine are compressed. When one or more of the spinal disc located in the cervical portion of the spine push against the various nerves connected to the spinal cord, pain results. Unfortunately, the spinal ner … Read More

Many people carry a lot of tension and stress in their shoulders and neck area. That can lead to cervical neck pain. The seven vertebrae that make up the neck portion of the spine are referred to as the cervical area of the back. While stress is one of the main causes of cervical neck pain, there are other things that can b … Read More

Cervical lordosis is a curve in the upper spine (the cervical region), namely the neck vertebrae. The curvature in the spine normally helps to stabilize the head and spine while maintaining balance. The cervical spine is usually in a c-shape (with the C pointing toward the back of the neck) but there are times when the curva … Read More