Neck pain due to cervical facet joint pain has a prevalence of 36–60% in chronic neck pain. Pulsed radiofrequency for such pain has been verified. After proper patient selection, pulsed radiofrequency ...

The cervical spine’s sagittal profile is defined by a gentle lordotic curvature that optimises load distribution and preserves neural element function. Alterations to this alignment—whether through ...

A cervical foraminotomy is a procedure that decompresses a nerve in the neck. A spine surgeon removes bone or disc pieces that are pressing on the nerves that go from your neck to your arm. The ...

Cervical radiculitis (cervical radiculopathy) happens when something presses up against one of the nerve roots near the top of your spine. This pressure is usually caused by a herniated or worn ...

What Is Neck Traction (Cervical Traction)? Neck traction, also called cervical traction, is a type of stretching that is often used for neck pain. The term traction can mean different things in health ...

Cervical radiculopathy, also known as a pinched nerve, happens when a nerve in the neck becomes irritated or compressed. It can be very painful and may affect a person’s quality of life. Usually, it ...