The C2-C5 spinal motion segments comprise three individual segments: C2-C3, C3-C4, and C4-C5. This group of motion segments starts with the C2 vertebra near the top of the cervical spine and ends in the mid-cervical spine at the C5 vertebra. The C2-C5 motion segments contribute
Even though a stiff neck is typically caused by a relatively minor injury, such as a muscle strain or ligament sprain, the painful flare-ups can be quite sharp or burning. It is good to minimize painful movements and give a stiff neck some rest, but it
Cervicogenic Headache Video Cervicogenic headache (CGH) occurs when pain is referred from a specific source in the neck up to the head. This pain is commonly a steady ache or dull feeling, but sometimes the pain intensity can worsen. CGH symptoms are usually side-locked, which
Foot drop is a feeling of weakness while attempting to lift the foot and/or toes upward (dorsiflexion).1 Foot drop typically causes the individual to involuntarily drag the toes of the affected foot while attempting to walk.2 To compensate for this dragging, a high steppage or slapping gait1 is
Neck pain can take on various forms, ranging anywhere from a dull and irritating ache to burning, debilitating nerve pain that may radiate down the shoulder and into the arm. There can also be wide variations in how the pain started and how long it
Neck stiffness is a common condition that can vary in intensity, ranging from general soreness that mildly inhibits neck motions to sharp or burning pain that flares when attempting even slight head movements. Treating a stiff neck typically involves a combination of one or more
Osteoporosis can have a profound effect on the cylinder-shaped bony building blocks that make up the spine, called vertebrae. See What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis Of the 1.5 million people who are diagnosed with an osteoporotic fracture each year, approximately half experience the fracture
Many people with lumbar spine stenosis find that they can successfully manage their condition through an easy self care program. This article presents a range of approaches an individual can take to manage lower back pain and other symptoms associated with lumbar stenosis, including exercise
Leg pain can be intermittent or constant and can range from a dull ache to a searing, throbbing, or burning sensation. Numbness may be felt like a loss of sensation or a cold, icy feeling in one or more areas of the leg. Leg pain
While there may be many causes of foot pain, it is important to note that not all foot pain originates in the toes or in the front or back of the foot, nor does it necessarily develop because of some injury or trauma to the