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Cervical Radiculopathy: Frequently Asked Questions
Cervical radiculopathy is nerve root compression in the neck that causes pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness radiating into the shoulder, arm, or hand.
What Are the Cervical Vertebrae? C1 Through C7 Spinal Anatomy Guide
The cervical vertebrae are the seven bones (C1 through C7) that form the neck region of the spine, supporting the skull and protecting the spinal cord.
What Is Cervical Disc Herniation? A Plain-English Definition
Cervical disc herniation is when the soft inner core of a neck disc pushes through its outer wall, often pressing on nearby nerves and causing arm pain, numbness, or weakness.
Cervical Disc Herniation: Frequently Asked Questions
Patient FAQ on cervical disc herniation: symptoms, diagnosis, conservative care, biologic disc repair candidacy, surgery differences, and what to ask before agreeing to fusion.
What Is a Cervical Nerve Root? Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Relevance
A cervical nerve root is one of eight paired spinal nerves (C1-C8) that exit the cervical spine and supply motor, sensory, and reflex function to the neck, shoulders, arms, and hands.
What Is the Cervical Spinal Cord? A Patient-Friendly Definition
The cervical spinal cord is the upper segment of the spinal cord housed inside the C1–C7 vertebrae, carrying nerve signals between the brain and the body.
What Is Cervical Facet Syndrome? Causes, Symptoms, and Non-Surgical Treatment
Cervical facet syndrome is neck pain originating from the small paired facet joints of the cervical spine, most often driven by osteoarthritis or post-whiplash capsule injury. Diagnosis requires targeted medial branch nerve blocks—not imaging alone—and most patients do well with non-surgical treatment including physical therapy and radiofrequency ablation.
