A lot of individuals are familiar with a “slipped disc” in the low back, but less people know that you can have the same condition in the cervical spine. “Slipped disc” is common terminology, but doesn’t accurately describe the situation. A herniated disc is a structural condition of the spine that involves the weakening and […]
Most people have witness someone crack their neck, and a lot of people crack their own neck for relief. More often than not this type of neck cracking is done in order to loosen up the feeling of a stiff neck, similar to cracking the knuckles of your hands. Is it safe to crack your […]
Understanding Cervical Myelopathy Cervical myelopathy is a condition that involves spinal degeneration and its effect on the spinal cord and nerves. The cervical spine is the top portion of the spine and consists of 7 segments, called cervical vertebrae. The seven bones of the neck provide a base of support for the weight of the […]