 Cervical vertebrae (Vertebrae cervicales) are the smallest of the true vertebrae and make up the first seven bones of the spinal cord: (C1-C7), and the spinal cord and the nerve roots (C1-C8). |
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Herniated Disc (a common cause of leg and back pain) |
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Degenerative Disc Disease (a condition leading to irritation, inflammation, fatigue, muscle spasms, and back
pain) |
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Myelopathy (symptoms can include neck pain, problems with balance, numbness
in the hands and fingertips, and difficulty with fine movements like
buttoning a shirt) |
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Kyphosis (a curving of the spine that causes a
bowing of the back - usually the upper back) |
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