The Cervical Spine
The Crucial Role of the Cervical Spine
The cervical spine is the part of the body that sends more signals to the brain than all other joints in the body combined. This highlights the importance of this part of the spine. It not only supports the head but also protects the lower part of the brain. Its proper functioning is crucial for the correct flow of neurological impulses not only to the upper limbs but throughout the entire body.
Neck problems can develop not only from trauma, such as whiplash, but also from poor posture. In recent years, the exponential increase in the use of computers, cell phones, and tablets has led people, especially the young, to adopt increasingly poor postures. Indeed, it is becoming more common for even young people to seek chiropractic care for cervical pain. Chiropractic can address various structures that may be sources of pain, such as facet joints, discs, and muscles/ligaments, by removing vertebral subluxations and restoring balance and movement to the affected structure.
Other treatable symptoms
Whiplash
It occurs not only in traffic accidents, but also in sports such as rugby, boxing and basketball, where the neck undergoes violent movements, causing injury to the muscles and ligaments of the cervical spine.
Herniated disc
The spine is composed of vertebrae connected by joints and intervertebral discs, which provide movement and cushioning.
Incorrect alignment can cause herniated discs, with leakage of internal material that can compress the spinal cord and nerves.
Lumbago
About 85% of the Western population will suffer from low back pain in their lifetime, mainly due to mechanical causes.
Factors such as poor posture, repetitive movements, emotional stress and aging contribute to these pains.
Headache
Headaches are classified into primary and secondary.
Primary, 95 percent of cases, include migraine, muscle-tensive, and cluster headaches.
Secondary ones result from other causes such as sinusitis, medications, meningitis, trauma, tumors, and cervical problems.
Shoulder pain
The shoulder is a complex joint that balances mobility and stability through the cooperation of three main joints and two pseudo-joints, controlled by 23 muscles.
Biomechanical problems of the spine can affect the shoulder, causing incorrect movements and microtrauma.
