Pain and numbness in areas like the arms and shoulders can signal damage to the cervical spine, which runs through the neck. Damaged spinal discs can bulge out of their proper places in the cervical spine, touching nerve roots nearby and...
A number of cervical spine conditions may warrant surgery, including spinal stenosis, herniated discs or a spinal fracture. In general, surgery is only indicated as a last resort, if conservative treatments have failed to relieve a person's...
The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae, called C1 though C7. Cervical degenerative disc disease usually occurs as a part of aging, although inherited tendencies, smoking, arthritis, injury or poor posture may contribute. Discs, which...
Cervical spine surgery focuses on the part of the spine that passes through the neck. It can treat existing damage to the spinal cord and the nerves around it, as well as strengthen the spine to help prevent further damage. Often, the surgery...
