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.

In rare instances, complications after neck surgery can include eye problems. This depends on several factors, including the type of surgery and a person’s overall health. Neck surgery refers to a ...

The modern epidemic of neck pain has reached crisis proportions as millions of people spend increasing hours hunched over computers, smartphones, and tablets. This technological revolution has created ...

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 ...

Cervical myelopathy is a condition that happens when the spinal cord in the neck is compressed or squeezed. There are many things that can cause this, but one of the most common is cervical ...

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 ...

Are you dealing with neck and upper back problems? I have personally dealt with all kinds of neck issues resulting in one surgery to fuse C6-7 (cervical spine/neck), and another one later C4-5, and C5 ...

Many things can contribute to neck pain: poor posture, sitting for hours on end and a lacking ergonomic work set-up can all lead to neck and back discomfort. One treatment that can help relieve pain ...

That satisfying “pop” when you twist your neck might provide momentary relief, but the risks associated with this common habit deserve serious attention. Many people instinctively crack their necks ...

Tremors are involuntary shaking movements in one or several parts of the body. These abnormal movements happen because of muscle contractions. Most sources do not list spinal problems as a potential ...