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 C1 and C2 vertebrae are the first two vertebrae of the spine. Trauma to this level not only injures these two vertebrae, but may also damage the C2 spinal nerve, the vertebral artery, and/or the spinal cord.

When any of these cervical vertebrae – C2, C3, or C4 – are affected, they can contribute to neck pain and various associated symptoms. For example, injury or misalignment of C2 can lead to tension headaches, restricted range of motion, and neck pain that …

Jan 24, 2025 · C2-C3 nerve damage can cause a range of symptoms, including neck pain, headaches, numbness or tingling in the head and neck area, and in some cases, balance issues or dizziness. Early diagnosis is vital for effective treatment and …

Simple genetics can cause wear of the facets. This wear destroys the suction bond that holds the joint together. Mechanically, the intact facet has three purposes. The first purpose is to guide …

Cervical nerves C1, C2 and C3 control your forward, backward and side head and neck movements. The C2 nerve provides sensation to the upper area of your head; C3 gives sensation to the side of your face and back of your head.

Disc Problems in Neck can occur at any level of the spine from C2-C3, C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7 to C7-T1. Ayurveda provides a complete solution for these problems and that too without surgery.

Diagnosis is made radiographically with a relative anterior translation of C2 on C3 (up to 4 mm) that resolves with cervical spine extension

Jul 6, 2021 · C2–3 and C5–6 levels are the most common causes of cervicogenic headache and neck pain, respectively; At the C3 level, there is a superfcial medial branch (third occipital nerve) that is located in close proximity to the C2/3 facet joint and serves to innervate that joint as well as the suboccipital area

Conditions affecting the C2-C5 spinal motion segments are first treated with nonsurgical methods. Spinal cord compression and/or progressive nerve problems may need to be surgically treated.