The cervical spine is unique among the
curves of the spine. Unlike its fellow thoracic and lumbar curves, the cervical spine contains the spinal cord quite snugly. The diameter of the vertebral canal in which the
spinal cord lies varies from 11 to 19 mm while the spinal cord measures from 7
to 14 mm depending on the spine level. If the size of the spinal canal is small and the cord big, a condition termed stenosis exists and makes pain and disability a greater problem. (4-8) Whatever
the size, there isn’t a lot
of space for the spinal nerves that leave the spinal cord let alone any disc herniation or bone spur and such that
may develop. Plus, the cervical spine has to hold up
the average 9-pound head! The cervical spine is remarkable.
No wonder it appeals to researchers and anatomists
and chiropractors like yours at The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR and triggers
such pain for Colorado Springs neck pain sufferers. Luckily,
your Colorado Springs chiropractor understands the cervical spine
anatomy and potential painful cervical conditions in addition to the gentle, stretching
technique protocols of the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management
to reduce the pain.
RESEACHERS STUDY THE CERVICAL SPINE MOTIONS
Such cool advances in the field
of radiology are now available and may help back pain healthcare
providers like your Colorado Springs chiropractor better
diagnose and care for neck pain and surgical
colleagues develop more appropriate surgical
techniques! New 3D computed tomography imaging allows
a view of the cervical spine in various
positions in normal volunteers. What did the researchers find happens in
the neck with this? Flexion-extension range of motion is greatest at C1-2
and C4-5. C1-2 is where 70% of all axial
rotation takes place, too. C3-4 range of motion for lateral
bending is larger than C1-2, C5-6 and C6-7. (1) The use
of Cox® Technic for cervical spine pain allows
segment-specific treatment of each of the cervical
spine ranges of motion to decrease pain and restore
normal ranges of motion as best as possible.
CERVICAL SPINE TREATMENT FOR CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE
The cervical spine range of motion is addressed
in patients with cervicogenic headache. When Colorado Springs chiropractic
patients come in with a headache, they’ll
often note limited range of motion. That’s not unusual. A randomized control trial of spinal
manipulation compared to spinal mobilization for relief of
cervicogenic headache reported that manipulation and mobilization
have comparable effects on disability, pain, global rating of
change score, and cervical ranges of motion. (2) Our chiropractic care of the
cervical spine addresses Colorado Springs neck
pain as well as related range of motion issues like acute neck
pain.
SPINAL MANIPULATION FOR ACUTE NECK PAIN
Acute Colorado Springs neck pain is a common
issue for which patients will look for assistance
from healthcare practitioners like chiropractors and general
practitioners (GPs). Medications and/or manual therapy are usual
treatments. Researchers state that GPs were sometimes
undecided to refer for manual therapy
as they weren’t sure about effectiveness and adverse events. In
a review of randomized controlled trials published regarding the
effect of spinal manipulation for acute neck pain, researchers revealed
that spinal manipulation alone or combined with other modalities
was effective for acute neck pain with no serious adverse effects being reported. (3) Your
Colorado Springs chiropractor who knows the cervical spine
well and delivers safe spinal manipulation works alongside
Colorado Springs general practitioners to assist neck pain
sufferers attain relief.
CONTACT The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
Check out this PODCAST
with Dr. David Kulla on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he shares
how the Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction System of Spinal Pain Management helps
him help his patients with neck pain and headache relief.
Schedule your Colorado Springs
chiropractic appointment today. The uniqueness of the cervical
spinal curve and the pain conditions affecting it deserve
a unique treatment protocol to ease pain. At
The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR, that protocol is safe, gentle, and effective!