A mother of three was blindsided by a cervical cancer diagnosis just days before her 30th birthday — despite experiencing ...

A pinched nerve in the neck, also known as cervical radiculopathy, can be alarming and painful. The neck, or cervical spine, is a critical part of the body that supports the head and facilitates a ...

A pinched nerve is exactly what it sounds like. A nerve is being pressured by surrounding tissue and thus, loses some circulation. This pressure can be caused by the surrounding muscles, cartilage, or ...

“I just thought that I was constipated or something.” A cervical cancer tumor can put pressure on nearby organs, tissues and nerves, causing pain that can often feel like menstrual cramp ...

Cervical artificial disc replacement (ADR) has transformed the way healthcare professionals treat degenerative disc disease and other spinal conditions. Unlike traditional spinal fusion, ADR preserves ...

These sudden changes in your cervical spine can reduce mobility and compress the nearby nerves, making it an overwhelming experience,” said Dr Jena. People with cervical spine pain can have ...

These nerves are responsible for the muscular function ... there must be a thorough exam of the cervical spine that would include X-rays and possibly MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

It is protected by the vertebral column, a series of bones that surround and support it. In the cervical region, the spinal cord contains nerves that control movement and sensation in the arms, legs ...

Meanwhile, Mai Elin was at the time on holiday in Liverpool with her family – and although she felt some nerves about her own recent cervical screening test, also known as a smear test ...

Dr Bradshaw said: “Cervical screenings can be a nerve-racking procedure for many due to the intimate nature of the appointment. However, there are ways to prepare for the appointment to make you ...