Spinal Stenosis: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Also known as spinal narrowing, spinal stenosis is characterized by the contraction of the spaces in the spine. This leads to the nerves in the spinal column being under pressure. In most cases, spinal stenosis usually affects the lower back and neck, and it can cause severe back pain that can limit your mobility considerably. […]
The Cervical Spine: Anatomy, Function, and Common
The cervical spine (neck) is the first section of the spinal column and starts at the bottom of the skull. It contains seven vertebrae separated by intervertebral discs and joins with the thoracic spine, which is the next section below. The first two vertebrae called the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2), are entirely different […]
