The cervical spine refers to the neck, and as the first spinal section, it connects the brain to the rest of the spine and body. It’s important for the cervical spine to have its healthy curve in place and its vertebrae aligned. If the neck loses its healthy curve and alignment, its health and function can be disrupted. Cervical subluxation
In order for a spinal section to function optimally, its vertebrae need to be aligned in a straight and neutral position. Spinal misalignment can cause pain, postural changes, mobility issues, and nerve compression. The first step to treating atlas bone misalignment is determining its underlying cause. The atlas bone is the first vertebra of the cervical spine, located directly beneath
Back pain is the leading disability around the world and can disrupt mobility and quality of life. Leading a spine-friendly lifestyle can preserve spinal health and function, and regular exercise and stretching can slow natural age-related spinal degeneration. Decompressing the spine offers a number of benefits. Spinal decompression is a traction-based therapy that creates negative pressure to relieve compression, pain,
Scoliosis weakens the spine due to its uneven forces causing misalignment. Scoliosis can also impact the spine’s surrounding muscles, so weak and/or unbalanced muscles can be a factor when exercising with scoliosis. Scoliosis patients who cultivate a healthy and approved activity level can be more responsive to treatment. When it comes to exercising with scoliosis, it’s important to understand its
The spine’s facet joints connect vertebral bodies and facilitate smooth gliding motion for healthy pain-free movement, and a diagnosis of facet joint arthropathy means arthritis and inflammation are affecting the spinal joints. Facet joint arthropathy is a common component of the spine’s overall degenerative process known as spondylosis. Spondylosis refers to general age-related spinal degeneration, and facet arthropathy is a
The spine’s health and function is shaped by its healthy curves and alignment. If the spine shifts out of alignment, its balance, stability, and function can be disrupted, and disruptions to spinal health can affect overall health in a number of ways. Vertebral subluxations are changes in the position of vertebral bodies that affect the spine’s alignment and can disrupt
