Reviewers say this small tool “ feels like a mini chiropractic session at home ,” helping relieve neck , back, shoulder pain ...

This week we are going to discuss a rather obscure topic…that of intra-articular inclusions in cervical facet joints. The cervical facet joints include the very top alanto-occipital joint, the second ...

Cervical myelopathy and cervical radiculopathy are neurologic conditions. They both originate in the neck and cause a loss of function. Cervical myelopathy is caused by compression of the spinal cord ...

Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...

Ordinarily, you might not think too much about your spinal cord, since it’s protected by your spinal canal. But imagine what might happen if your spinal canal began to narrow around your spinal cord.

A cervical foraminotomy is a procedure that decompresses a nerve in the neck. A spine surgeon removes bone or disc pieces that are pressing on the nerves that go from your neck to your arm. The ...

Neck pain can sometimes lead to cervicogenic headaches, a type of secondary headache that starts in the neck and spreads to ...

Cervical stenosis is the narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck. It is a common cause of neck pain and is more common in elderly patients. Up to 26% percent of people over the age of 64 may have ...

This week we are going to discuss several conditions which affect the neck (cervical spine) and the treatments which may benefit. This is by no means an inclusive list, but covers some of the main ...

UCSF Spine Center surgeons are conducting a clinical trial to investigate the safety and effectiveness of an implant that replaces damaged discs in the neck. The trial will compare the implant to ...

These 8 orthopaedic pillows provide excellent neck and back support, helping improve posture, reduce pain, and ensure a comfortable, restful sleep every night.

The effectiveness of spinal manipulation divides medical opinion. Experts debate whether spinal manipulation for neck pain should be abandoned. The effectiveness of spinal manipulation divides medical ...