The spinal discs are shock-absorbing cushions between the vertebrae. Vertebrae are the large bones of the spinal column. If the spinal column tears open and the discs protrude outward, they can press ...

Degenerative disc disease is when one or more of the discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column deteriorate or break down, leading to pain. There may be weakness, numbness, and pain that ...

You probably take your neck bones (called cervical vertebrae) for granted, but they have a significant role. Besides supporting your head, which weighs around 9 to 12 pounds, they also allow you to ...

What Is the Cervical Spine? Where Is the Cervical Spine Located? A long, flexible column extending through most of your upper body, the spinal column consists of seven bones called vertebrae. The ...

Study design: Case report of a 68-year-old male who sustained cervical trauma following a bodysurfing accident. Objective: To describe the pathology of a relatively uncommon mechanism of injury ...