Medically, the back plays a major role as it is often the starting point for pain. In fact, back pain has become a common disease. Almost 90% of the population suffer from pain in between or regularly. What is the back? Back pain is a classic symptom of the Western world. Sitting for long periods … Back: Structure, Function & Diseases
The spinal canal is referred to as the vertebral canal. The spinal cord and the cauda equina run through it. What is spinal canal? The vertebral canal (canalis vertebralis) is a canal formed by superimposed vertebral holes in the spine. Its course extends from the first cervical vertebra through the cervical spine (C-spine), thoracic spine … Vertebral Canal: Structure, Function & Diseases
Skeletal muscles are particularly important for the human body, because they allow it to move freely. They are responsible for movements that the body performs voluntarily and actively, for example, the movement of the arms and legs. They also belong to the striated musculature, as they have fine transverse stripes, which gives a periodic, repetitive … Musculus Rectus Capitis Lateralis: Structure, Function & Diseases
Dizziness, also called Vertigo in medical terminology, is the sensation of a twisting or swaying sensation. One sometimes feels fear and the feeling of fainting. In the medical sense, vertigo is the perception of unreal movements between oneself and the environment (e.g. “Everything revolves around me”). There are different types of vertigo, which can differ … Dizziness and spinal disorders
Injury of the ligamentous apparatus If the ligamentous apparatus of the upper cervicals is injured, instability can occur between the head and neck. Injury to the ligamentous apparatus can also occur as a result of an accident or other violent impact. Such instabilities lead not only to pain but also to dizziness, loss of consciousness, … Injury of the ligamentous apparatus | Dizziness and spinal disorders
Other diseases of the cervical spine There are also other diseases such as osteomalacia, osteoporosis and herniated discs of the cervical spine in which the cervical spine may be involved. The therapy here is primarily based on the existing previous disease Tensions of the neck muscles Dizziness can also simply be due to tension and … Other diseases of the cervical spine | Dizziness and spinal disorders
The human spine consists of the bony vertebral bodies with a cartilage portion, which are connected by joints. The intervertebral discs are the “buffer” between the individual vertebral bodies. These are found in the entire spinal column, i.e. from the cervical to the thoracic to the lumbar spine. Intervertebral discs consist of a fibrous ring … Cervical vertebral disc protrusion
Diagnosis Imaging techniques must be used to detect a cervical spine disc protrusion and to distinguish it from a herniated disc in the cervical spine. The differentiation is very important due to the different therapeutic approaches. While surgery must be considered in the case of a herniated disc of the cervical spine, it should be … Diagnosis | Cervical vertebral disc protrusion
Prognosis and course – healing process The duration of the disease cannot be predicted in this way. This depends very much on the external circumstances of the patient. Depending on how much movement, how much restraint in sports activities and how regularly the prescribed exercises are performed, the healing time can be prolonged or shortened. … Prognosis and course – healing process | Cervical vertebral disc protrusion
The cutaneus antebrachii medialis nerve is a nerve from the brachial plexus. Its function is to transmit sensations from specific skin regions of the arm to the brain. Damage to the cutaneus antebrachii medialis nerve can occur, for example, when blood is drawn. What is the cutaneus antebrachii medial nerve? The cutaneus antebrachii medialis nerve … Antebrachii Medial Cutaneous Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases
Complaints of the cervical spine The complaints that can be caused by damage in the area of the cervical spine differ depending on the height localization of the disorder. Depending on which symptoms occur, it is therefore often possible to draw conclusions as to which part of the cervical spine is affected. Severe headaches that … Complaints of the cervical spine | The cervical spine (HWS)
Pain in the cervical spine Pain in the area of the cervical spine is also known as cervical spine syndrome, or cervical spine syndrome for short. This is a collective term for all pain conditions of the cervical spine, which can also radiate into the arms or shoulder region. Causes: The possible causes of a … Pain in the cervical spine | The cervical spine (HWS)
