These nerves control the motor function and sensation ... and muscle spasm. The upper cervical spine, specifically, is the top vertebrae of the spine. It is made up of the atlas (C1) and the ...

Therefore, the primary purpose of the study was to determine which side of the upper cervical spine cavitates during rotatory C1–2 HVLA thrust manipulation. Secondary aims of the study were to ...

Occipital neuralgia Occipital neuralgia is a condition caused by inflammation or injury to the nerves running ... messages between the spinal cord and brain. 3. Herniated cervical discs Spinal ...

Several autopsy series have been reported 1,2 in which detailed search of the spine discloses ... The other cervical vertebras were normal. An upper gastrointestinal series, barium-enema films ...

Injury or trauma to the neck and upper back can also cause a herniated ... this should not be ignored as it can be a sign of cervical spine nerve compression, which requires immediate treatment ...