The C6-C7 spinal motion segment bears the primary load from the weight of the head and supports the lower part of the neck. This motion segment is susceptible to degeneration, …

Your cervical spine is the neck region of your spinal column or backbone. It consists of your first seven bones (C1-C7). Other structures in or around your cervical spine are your intervertebral …

Apr 15, 2025 · The 7th cervical (C7) vertebra is the largest and most inferior vertebra in the neck region. Unlike the other cervical vertebrae, the C7 has a large spinous process that protrudes …

The C6 C7 spine is a vital part of the cervical spine, contributing to the mobility and function of the neck and upper limbs. When problems arise in this area, they can lead to significant …

Jul 17, 2024 · Each of these surgeries aims to relieve pain, restore function, and improve range of motion. In this post, we’ve explored the typical recovery time for neck surgery at the C5-C6-C7 …

Steroid injections help reduce inflammation and pain stemming from the spinal segments in the neck. Spinal nerve pain from C7 may be treated with steroid injections in the epidural space, …

1) Mild neck issues (soreness, stiff neck, etc…): This is the most common symptom associated with CDD. It can range in severity from a simple stiff neck that is merely a nuisance to the …

Dec 8, 2024 · Cervical radiculopathy occurs when nerve roots in the neck are compressed, leading to pain, weakness, or numbness in specific areas of the upper body. C5, C6, and C7 …

Aug 27, 2024 · A C6-C7 disc herniation involves the displacement or rupture of the intervertebral disc situated between the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae at the lower part of the neck. …

The C7 has similar anatomical characteristics to C6, except the C7 vertebra is superior to the first thoracic vertebra (T1) and earns the name vertebra prominens from it being visible and felt at …