Cervical myelopathy results from compression of the spinal cord in the neck (cervical area of the spine). Symptoms of cervical myelopathy may include problems with fine motor skills, pain or stiffness ...

A normally aligned spine will have lordosis in the lumbar region (lower back) and cervical (neck) region, and kyphosis in the thoracic (chest) region. The amount of curvature in each part of the spine ...

What is spinal decompression surgery? Spinal decompression surgery is performed to relieve symptoms related to compression of the spinal cord or its roots, which may include back or neck pain and ...

Regeneration of neural tissue is limited following spinal cord injury (SCI). Successful regeneration of injured nerves requires the intrinsic regenerative capability of the neurons and a suitable ...

“The psoas is the only muscle that connects the rib cage, which we would actually call like the thoracic spine, with the leg,” says Aimee Lake, a senior integrative pelvic health physical ...

On examination, muscle strength of both upper extremities was 5/5 with sensory 2/2 except in C6 dermatome with altered sensation. The pain aggravated with tilting the head to an opposite direction.

17 Academic Respiratory Unit, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK Correspondence to Professor Nick A Maskell, Academic Respiratory Unit, Bristol Medical School, University of ...

The spine is divided into 4 areas: Cervical spine. The first 7 vertebrae, located in the neck Thoracic spine. The next 12 vertebrae, located in the chest area Lumbar spine. The next 5 vertebrae, ...

Introduction: The effect of micro-gravity on the lumbar and in particular thoracic regions is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate spinal curvature across the lumbar and thoracic ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Spinal cord lesions are more commonly seen in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, and they can result in an increased risk of disability. In relapsing-remitting MS, which 80 to 85 percent of ...