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                                  Cervical (Neck) Spine Therapy

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These illustrations shows the relationship between the head and the spine. 

The cervical (neck) spinal column is made up of 7 stacked vertebrae with 6 cartilage discs between them. Together they form a protective tube for the spinal cord and nerve roots.  

The spinal cord begins at the base of the brain and travels downwards through the cervical spine to the lumbar spine (low back) where it ends. There it splits into smaller nerves that travel into the lower extremities.

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The doctor is pointing to a large herniated disc with 3 disc bulges below it.

The herniation and bulges are pressing against the spinal nerves.

These nerve pressures produce a variety of painful symptoms and movement problems.
Cervical MRI
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This illustration shows how the vertebrae and cartilage discs are stacked with each other. 

Cartilage discs are sandwiched between vertebrae and act as shock absorbing spacers. 

The small foramina (opening) behind the disc are actually formed by three elements. These include the back wall the disc, plus the vertebra above it and below it. Nerves exit from these foramen.

The irritated disc (seen in red) is bulged forward. When a disc bulges backwards (The majority bulge backwards) it encroaches into the foramen putting pressure against the nerve. This is how symptoms are created. 

 Cervical Neck Symptoms include:
  • Vertigo
  • Neck Pains
  • Blurred Vision
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Movement Problems
  • Cold Upper Extremities
  • Numbness or Tingling
  • Headaches / Migraines
  • Weakness in the upper extremities
 
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Spinal Decompression, Herniated Disc Treatment, Back Pain, Neck Pain