I have no curvature in my c-spine and degeneration of my c5-c6 disc. He said that the degeneration was mild to moderate and was surprised to see that in a 26 yr old. It definitely explains a lot of my symptoms and I was really frustrated that it wasn't caught in my x-rays last year. So today I went to the hospital to get my medical records and found out that my x-ray from last year actually noted that there was mild disc degeneration between my c-5 and c-6 vertebrae; however, my doc failed to mention it and told me everything was normal and walked out.
I've had many other issues with this doc an am in the process of finding a new one, but my question is, once I see my new doc, what should I expect? Should I expect a referral to an orthopedist? Should I expect other imaging tests? I want to make sure I get the help I need and what to expect so I know if I need to change docs again.
Thank you! It's important to understand that a doctor's training and clinical experience will most likely dictate their care and what they tell you. Orthopedic surgeons are specialists in surgery, so that's their most likely recommendation for severe cases. When it's mild, they'll probably refer you to physical therapy or pain management.
Keep in mind that medical doctors aren't really trained to understand spinal alignment, so a chiropractor might actually be your best option for restoring your natural cervical curve. The posterior elements preserved. We cannot provide individual treatment advice over the Internet. However, CLEAR Doctors have a great deal of experience in understanding the cervical spine, and how to effectively restore the natural curve.
I would highly recommend that you reach out to the closest CLEAR Certified Chiropractor, and send over your x-rays and medical records so that they can help you. This means you've lost the natural curve in your neck. It's likely from your posture. Unless you are an athlete and play high impact sports or have a history of trauma. You do not have degenerative disc disease yet, you have bone spurs on the vertebrae at the indicated discs and arthritis.
Bone Spurs are usually caused by a mixture of arthritis and bad posture. I'm 35 and just had a multi level disc replacement at C C I have very forward shoulders and a forward head. Test your posture by standing up against a wall. Do your shoulders touch the wall? Does the back of your head? If not it should.
Now put your hands palm up and out to the sides, slowly lower them with your palms facing your pockets. That's where your shoulders should always be, and relaxed. Also, your head should held as if someone were pulling you up by the back of your hairline if you had a pony tail. Chin slightly down.
It feels awkward n looks stupid but you'll get used to it. If you have nerve compression at the C7 level you may have trouble and weakness correcting your posture as your serratus and shoulder blades may wing and be weak. My right side is awful. Strengthening your back while correcting your posture is the best you can do to fix your problems before a surgery or after one to prevent further collapse of discs above and below.
The link below will lead you to a great site with visuals on how to correct shoulder posture and neck posture. Good luck! Was I'm a car accident rear ended hospital said I have whiplash and Lordosis at c4 overlapping never had a problem like this curvature IS This possibly. When this happens, it can cause changes in the alignment of the neck, and lead to neck pain, headaches, jaw pain, and more. The founder of the CLEAR Scoliosis Institute spent over two decades focusing upon the damage that car crashes can do to the neck, and learning about how to help people recover from these types of injuries - and in fact it is this knowledge, in part, which helped us to understand how to treat scoliosis more effectively, by understanding more about how the ligaments in the neck can influence the entire spine.
Also, it's important to note that when trauma to the ligaments create instability, adjusting this area by twisting or popping the neck can actually make that instability worse! While I'm afraid I can't provide medical advice over the Internet, it does sound like your symptoms could be related to your cervical spine. The CLEAR doctors are trained in highly advanced chiropractic techniques that often get results when other methods fail.
You'll want a chiropractor who takes x-rays and measures them. Almost all structural corrective care techniques utilize a mechanical adjusting instrument to adjust the neck, and will also prescribe home exercises for you. If they do not, you should find a different chiropractor.
After no more than 12 visits, a re-x-ray should be taken and measured, as objective proof of the effectiveness of the care plan. Myself Madhu, On January 28th met with bike accident.
From at that time injured Neck. Neck can easily turn left and right but painful I do believe that advanced chiropractic care is the best option for people suffering from a loss of the cervical lordosis, and related symptoms such as neck pain. The best exercises are always customized for the needs of the specific patient, which again is hard to know without an examination. But not everyone with a loss of the cervical curve will necessarily have active symptoms. I hope you can find the help you are looking for!
Best of luck to you! A cat scan from the hospital just showed a chiari malformation and "straightening of cervical lordosis". I see my doctor on Monday and know he will send me for an MRI. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and wonder how much you know about it and if it is possible that the straightened lordosis could be caused by EDS and my neck ligaments becoming more lax and because of my collagen not working properly.
EDS the hypermobility type is very commonly associated with scoliosis; because it's so common, almost every CLEAR doctor will have experience working with patients with this condition, myself included. Your CLEAR doctor will most likely spend more time with you performing certain types of therapies designed to "set" the correction in place, to counteract the hypermobility in the spinal joints.
I've been a Sonographer for 15 years and now my body feels like it falling apart. Chronic headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, upper and lower back pain, my muscles are like rocks and the joints in my fingers hurt, and my right thumb is weak and feels like it is coming out of the socket when I scan.
I've been to physical therapy for my back. I recently had x-rays of my hands and cervical spine. No arthritis in my hands. My spine X-ray showed cervical straightening and c5-c6 degenerative spurring. What should my next corse of action be? I do have an apt with a neurologist tomorrow. Because of the differences in how medical doctors and chiropractors are trained to understand the body, it is possible that even the best neurologist or orthopedist might not recognize the true source of your pain.
Medicine prefers to take a reductionist, mechanistic viewpoint and break the body down into its component parts; that's why medicine has specialists in each organ, from cardiologists to gastroenterologists. However, it's possible for problems in one area of the body to lead to pain in another; for example, a pinched nerve in the neck can lead to problems with carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist.
Our doctors are trained in advanced spinal rehabilitation strategies that can achieve results not just in people with scoliosis, but people suffering from many other different conditions as well. Yep fortunately for me, I got direct help for this issue that caused both lack of blood flow and also constriction of nerve signals.
I only needed to visit a second doctor after I was not satisfied with the first doctors assurances that everything was fine. First advice was "chill out and listen to nice music". Second doctor has already started medication for relief, physio plans, x-ray and I know how to help myself of paramount importance. Don't take no for an answer on this one.
A quick CT or MRI of your head is not enough to check for the usual scary related symptoms in your head. I had numbness above. Now that's already relieved and I'm working on posture. This was about posture and curvature of the neck and the anatomy of this region of the body. I think it was mentioned above about rounded shoulders, but do you think there is any correlation between cervical lordosis and rounded shoulders, or shoulders problems in general?
As I'm keen to write about the subject I've been doing exercises below for them but haven't considered whether a "straight neck" could put unnecessary pressure on my shoulders. Absolutely, yes! In the chiropractic profession, we often refer to the combination of loss of the cervical curve, forward head posture, and rounded shoulders as Upper Cross Syndrome UCS , from the work of Dr.
Research looking specifically at the correlation between neck posture and rounded shoulders, however, is lacking, and the studies that do exist are in my opinion poorly designed in that they are looking at the wrong variables finding no association between shoulder position and static craniovertebral angle, for example, does not mean that differences would not be detected in a more functional, kinematic evaluation.
Is it strange to go from "Obvious increased thoracic kyphosis" in to "straightening of the normal cervical lordosis" in ? There is a close relationship between the curve in the neck the cervical lordosis and the curve in the midback the thoracic kyphosis. Usually, an increase in one curve results in an increase in the other, and a flattening of one leads to a flattening in the other. The cervical curve can buckle into a S-shaped curve over time; as a part of this process, it is possible to experience a loss of the cervical curve and increased forward head posture.
I have now just at 30 been diagnosed with all these problems.. I've been having pain for years, but was always told that there was nothing wrong constantly.. I finally got into a PM.. Then that I have no curvature in my neck, at all.. As far as I know they never measured and during this whole process never taken another X-Ray.. To be treated there I had to see their chiropractor.. They wanted to do injections in my back, but before insurance would pay for them I had to do 15 chiropractic appointments in 5 weeks So I had to go 3 times a week..
Then because I was having problems and extreme pain still after the 15 visits were done they put me at once a week instead of once a month.. On my own accord I went to see a spine specialist surgeon.. On my back this was his findings from X-Ray:. Radiographs: Entire spine XR taken today shows right thoracic curvature of 9 degrees, left lumbar curvature of 18 degrees. Kyphosis measures 66 degrees from T3-L1.
Then I had another appointment with him about my neck, he's sending me to get an MRI done but so far on X-ray is: Radiographs: Cervical spine x-ray today shows there is flattening of the cervical lordosis. Slight narrowing of the disc space between C No osteophytes noted. Why I went for him definitely for my neck is because it's locking, popping and grinding a lot worse than before.. Medicine won't make it go away and I have to deal with it until I go back to the chiropractor..
It's really terrifying me.. My main question or want thoughts on is the whole disc thing in my neck didn't start happening until I started the chiropractor.. My hips didn't start hurting either until them..
They just say my body isn't use to it.. Could I please get your thoughts on why you think this is happening? Do you think they are damaging me more? I'm highly concerned I'm afraid I cannot provide medical advice over the Internet, without having the opportunity to fully review all of the information and treatment records. The CLEAR Scoliosis Treatment protocols do not involve any procedures where the chiropractor uses his or her hands to rotate or "twist" the neck.
Certain types of chiropractic adjustments can place strain upon this ligaments. Rather, we recommend using a precision mechanical adjusting instrument such as the ArthroStim from Impac, Inc to adjust the cervical spine. My x-ray came back stating a reversal of the cervical curvature at C5 and also a slight rightward mid thoracic scoliosis.
No evidence of fracture and spacing between discs are ok. Can someone explain what this means. I am experiencing extreme mid back pain, neck pain, and frequent headaches. I have never been in an accident or received any kind of trauma to that area. Any explanation will be greatly appreciated!!!
A CLEAR Certified chiropractor would be able to review your x-rays and help you understand the significance of the findings, as well as provide treatment that would help to restore the natural, healthy curve of the neck. I highly recommend you reach out to one to schedule a consultation either in-person or over the phone! I have been having back pain and neck pain for about 10 years, do you think these defects can be cured and what could have caused these defect. Advanced chiropractic care, combined with exercises and rehab, has been successful in the past in helping patient to manage symptoms similar to these.
I would definitely recommend that you seek out a CLEAR Certified chiropractor, as they have undergone extensive training in techniques and therapies which can reverse spinal degeneration and improve the spinal alignment. When the spine is injured by a big event like a car crash, it becomes more susceptible to future injuries from both types of trauma.
I'm 18yrs old The serious matter is im a gymnast before accident and after accident i will take rest for 2yrs and i wanna came back to my hobby and continue to play A loss of the cervical curve can increase the risk of injury to your spine. Think of the curve in your neck as the shock absorbers in your car; if the suspension in your car is in good shape, going over a few potholes or railroad tracks won't cause any harm.
But if your suspension is gone, hitting a bump in the road could cause serious problems to your car's frame and other components.
In the same way, if you have a loss of your curve in the neck, and you want to be able to participate in high-level sports, you should start receiving care now, so that any bumps, slips, or falls will not cause an injury that could potentially prevent you from continuing to perform athletically.
I took my year-old to the ortho to check his neck They took an x-ray to be sure, and at the appt. I just got the X-ray report though and it says "Straightening of the normal cervical lordosis can be related to patient's position.
According to your post above, is that an issue? And "patient's position" Chiropractors specializing in these techniques receive advanced training in x-ray analysis and spinal biomechanics. A corrective care chiropractor would be able to tell if you your son's loss of curve in the neck is truly due to patient positioning in which case you are correct, that's poor technique on the part of the radiologist - with proper technique, patient positioning is not an issue, nor can it be responsible for the appearance of a loss of curve in the spine , or other factors.
Had an x-ray and one of the things it says is there is a straightening of the cervical lordosis which may be due to a regional spasm and other things and the conclusion is - Cervical spondylosis with attenuation of the exit foramina as above. Left shoulder - there is a degenerative arthrosis of the acromioclavicular joint.
The acromiohumeral interval is slightly reduced. Degenerative sclerosis of the greater tuberosity. I suffer from neck pain and have numbness in my left hand.
Ive had an mri scan what does loss of normal cervical lorddosis mean? Normally, your spine should have a curve in the neck that points forward; this is called a lordosis a curve that points backwards is a kyphosis, and one that points sideways is called a scoliosis. When the curve in the neck is lost, it places greater strain upon the discs, joints, and muscles in the neck.
What treatment options do I have? In I was in a car accident that required me to have a C1-C2 posterior fusion. At C6-C7 2 MM retrolisthesis. Moderate bilateral uncovertebral hypertrophic changes, greater on the left. Mild narrowing of the right and mild to moderate narrowing of the left neural foramen. I am 49 years old and would like to stay active although lately it seems problematic. What type of treatment should I look for and from what type of doctor? A corrective care technique will emphasize restoring the alignment of the cervical spine, and use pre and post x-rays to measure progress.
Hi, I have a lot of neck pain, along with stiffness, sometimes balance issues as though I am feeling like I am falling. I injured my neck and back in a crash as an EMT on duty I was hospitalized for 3 days and release. I was informed that as result of the injury to my head and neck.
I suffered with lordosis of the neck with c7 disc protrusion. Over the years I've been fine but soon as I reached my 30's I 've been having alot of neck pain and lower back pain as well. I also have a mild scoliosis of lumbar spine. I've beenbto therapy off and on over 3yrs I feel like its not working effectively for me. Or may be it is but just taking time. I also tried aqua therapy within those 3 years. Now I am heading back to therapy because the pain and I am taking M R I for both neck and back tomorrow.
What will best work for me? I've tried physical therapy and it just takes long for my body to heal from it. Is it a really good option for me seeing that I've been taking it off and on for years? In my opinion, chiropractic care is a lot like good diet and nutrition. If someone has been eating junk food and not working out for many years, it will most likely take more than a few weeks of eating right and exercising to effect a change. Health is a journey, not a destination; a good rule of thumb is, for every year the problem has been around, expect it to take a solid month of good quality care to fix.
It's also important to consider that not all forms of physical therapy and chiropractic are identical; if one approach doesn't work well for you, it might be worth your time to explore different techniques.
I am 54 year old female, has a fusion c four years ago, this year my neck collapsed above fusion so neurosurgeon pulled up neck and fused c I went back for X-ray after second surgery and x-ray says that I have straightening of the lordotic curve. Is this a result of the fusions or from DDD that I have in neck and spine? I had a 4-wheeler rollover accident in , DDD runs in family. I have osteoarthritis everywhere also. The good curve in the neck the cervical lordosis can diminish slowly over time, as the result of repetitive stress upon the discs and soft tissues.
The process of degeneration can also be accelerated by accidents and injuries, which. In the past, many surgeons did not recognize the importance of the cervical lordosis, and sometimes ended up fusing the neck in a straight or reversed curve.
However, more and more doctors are recognizing the importance of the cervical curve and the sagittal alignment of the spine.
The best doctor to advise you regarding your spinal alignment is a chiropractor, preferably one specializing in a corrective care technique that uses pre and post x-rays such as CLEAR, CBP, or Pettibon. I just had an MRI for slight straightening of the normal cervical lordosis My l-4 and l-5 are herniated Now that I found out about my neck I know it is all connected but can it get worse It also seems that my arms tingle up quickly Problems with the neck can lead to problems in the back, and vice versa.
The discs of your spine depend upon motion to stay healthy; when an area in the spine becomes restricted or stuck, this can cause the discs in that area to weaken. If these discs are then subjected to stress either one big event, or many small ones, repeated over and over , then they can start to herniate or bulge out from the spine. If they bulge in the wrong direction, it can irritate the nerves, which can cause numbness or tingling, like you describe.
CLEAR chiropractors specialize in scoliosis, but our unique training in spinal biomechanics and rehab therapies can also be helpful in other conditions, such as disc herniations. If surgery, drugs, and physical therapy or traditional chiropractic haven't helped, you may want to consider scheduling a consultation at a CLEAR clinic. Could the loss of cervical curve in my neck be causing me the foggy brain feeling, head pressure and off balance feeling I have?
A loss of curve in your neck, technically, doesn't "cause" any problems. It does, however, render your neck more vulnerable to developing certain types of problems. The symptoms you describe could be related to problems in your neck, such as alar ligament instability. Unfortunately, there's no way to know for sure without performing a physical exam, taking some x-rays, and seeing how your problems respond to treatment.
If you're interested, we can help you find a doctor in your area who would be able to assist you in this regard. We're here to help! Hi my name is claidine and I am 18 years old. I just want to ask if I do have Cervical Lordosis. Recently I took an cervical xray and the remarks or the result of my xray says "cervical curvature is straightened" I could not consult my because of some circumstances and then I've been experiencing headache, stress on my shoulders and an alternate pain in my arms and legs EVERYDAY.
And I want to ask if it affects my bowel. The curve in the neck originally begins as a reversed "C"; a loss of the curve means it is shifting more towards a "J" or "I" shape military neck. Every nerve in your body connects to organs, tissues, etcetera, by passing through the neck to get there. Problems in your neck can affect many different parts of the body for this reason.
Hello Sounds like you could help me please. Just had an x ray on the frontal view there is shallow scoliosis, comvex right. This may be positional. On the lateral view there is a steaightening of the normal cervical lordosis. The C7-T1 interspace is suboptimally assessed.
There are moderate degenerative changes with narrowing, sclerosis amd osteophytes at C Less severe degenerative changes are seen at C There are minor degenerative changes posteriorly throughout the cervical spine. Visualized vertebral body heights are well maintained. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada can you please refer me to a good doctor? Jacob Kang, in Toronto. However, you may be able to find a doctor that is certified in the Pettibon or CBP techniques, which focus upon spinal corrective care.
I too have a lot of problems with my cervical spine. Loss of curve, lots of discomfort, etc. I also have Chiari Malformation and had the brain decompression surgery 5 years ago. So I am wondering what to do. Looking into chiropractic, but not sure if its safe with the history of my brain surgery. Anyone else have these problems?
Even after this surgery, a patient could still have other areas of the spine adjusted safely, without any problems.
My neck feels like its pushing forward and makes it hard to catch my breath. Extremely uncomfortable. Yes, I have a titanium plate on the base of my skull. So you think very gentle chiropractic is ok? Hi I am having severe neck pain and numbness in hands and face and headache for last few days. I just got my MRI report:Straightening of cervical lordossis. Mild dextroscoliosis with tip at C5-C6. At C2-C3 and C3-C4 subtle anterolisthesis.
At C4- C5, grade 1 retrolisthesis. At C5-C6 , grade retrolisthesis. Otherwise unremarkable cervical spine MRI. No canal of foraminal stenosis. NO nerve impingement. No significant posterior disc pathology. I get really sick in night , days are better. I have exams going on but when I study for too long it makes it worse. Will taking rest help? Also what kind of treatment might be useful and usually how long does it take to go the pain away?
I Cant balance my neck should I use the neck collar kind of things? Anterolisthesis and retrolisthesis are the words doctors use when there is ligament instability causing the bones of the spine to slip forwards antero and backwards retro.
You would need to consult with a healthcare professional for treatment advice and prognosis, but in most patients, while rest might decrease the pain, it probably wouldn't heal the damage. The joints of the neck, discs, and ligaments heal best with pain-free motion; personally, I would not recommend a neck collar to my patients unless there was evidence of a fracture. Depending upon the severity of the injury, it could take 3 months to 2 years to heal completely.
CLEAR chiropractors are trained in advanced diagnostic and treatment protocols which are specifically designed to detect and successfully rehabilitate ligamentous issues. I highly recommend reaching out to a local CLEAR doctor for an evaluation and consultation to see if they could help you!
I suffer from loss of cervical lordosis. This happened due to an accident where i faced a head injury. My doctor has suggested Physiotherapy. To what extent would it help?
While general physical therapy may help with pain and muscle tension, when it comes to making measurable changes to the alignment of the spine, it is limited by restrictions many countries have placed upon a physical therapist's ability to take x-rays. Chiropractors have had the ability to take x-rays for over a hundred years, and those chiropractors who have chosen to specialize in structural corrective care such as CLEAR, CBP, Pettibon, and many upper cervical techniques have evaluated and refined their protocols over decades in order to achieve the best possible results in the shortest time frame.
Now, there are certainly some physical therapists who have chosen to specialize in postural remodeling, and physical therapy is certainly very effective in complementing many aspects of chiropractic corrective care, so please do not assume that I am disparaging physical therapy I work alongside four PT's currently, and they are incredibly knowledgeable and talented; in many areas, I defer to their expertise when it comes to muscle physiology.
Indeed, physical therapy is a necessary component of restoring the curve; without soft tissue rehab, all the chiropractic adjustments in the world won't effect a long-term change in the alignment of the spine. Also, not all chiropractic techniques are equally effective when it comes to restoring the good curves in the neck.
It's important to note that even if a chiropractor takes x-rays, if they do not analyze the x-ray for all possible mis-alignments and evaluate for signs of ligament instability, they may miss important factors which could render their care less effective. I hope this information is helpful! If you can find a chiropractor who specializes in structural corrective care and also works together with one or more physical therapists, that is probably the ideal treatment option for cervical curve restoration.
One day i feel fatigue and tingling on my hands and shoulder. I just got into a orthopedic surgeon and he require to get xray. My xray shows i have a reverse cervical curve.
My doctor suggested i need to drink vitamin b complex and need to go into therapy. Im entering my 3rd on therapy next week and i still feel pain in my shoulder and weakness of hands. Ive been improve a bit from the 1st time i get there. While working with the muscles through physical therapy is definitely a good idea, the muscles attach to the bones. If the bones are out of place, only a chiropractor can help to re-align them. I would suggest seeing a chiropractor near you; you should be able to tell if it's helping within a week or two.
If you still notice no improvement, it might be a good idea to get an MRI of the neck to see if you have any problems with the disc or impingement of the nerve roots. In my opinion, yes, emotional health does affect physical health.
Stress releases neurotransmitters which can cause the muscles to tighten up more than they would otherwise. How you feel can also cause changes in your posture which may influence your pain and soreness.
I was diagnose with reverse cervical curve. I was having a therapy for about 3 weeks now and i still have weak shoulder is this safe? What type of therapy are you receiving? Is it chiropractic, massage, or physical therapy? It's also important to consider the cause of the weakness in your shoulder.
Some potential causes could be Rotator Cuff Disorder, Adhesive Capsulitis, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, scapular dyskinesis where the shoulder blade does not rise up with the arm as it should , or internal rotation of the humeral head also known as rounded shoulders or Upper Cross Syndrome, common among people who spend a lot of time working on computers.
Chiropractic has been found to help with all of these conditions! A recent study found that simply adjusting one bone in the neck significantly improved shoulder strength, as well as reductions in the frequency of their shoulder pain. Regarding safety, the potential side effects of all forms of manual therapy are minor.
The most common side effect is muscle soreness, and serious side effects are extremely rare. However, if you continue to not see any results after another week or two, I would recommend switching therapies.
Mild C5-C6 disc bulge with a superimposed central annilar tear. Mild facet hypertrophy. Sexondary minimal left neural foraminal stenosis. For more than two months now, i'm suffering from numbing and tingling both hands and feet, neck and shoulder pain. I've done 6 sessions of HMP with tens, ultrasound, exercises and cervical traction from my therapist. Foraminal stenosis refers to narrowing of the hole where the nerve exits the spine.
It commonly causes symptoms like those you've described. The real question, though, is what is causing the stenosis? Joints of the spine that are functioning normally will not degenerate like they will if they are dysfunctional. Only chiropractors are trained to restore normal spinal joint motion. CLEAR chiropractors are trained in advanced rehab procedures that are extremely effective in making changes to the alignment of the spine - whether that may be scoliosis, cervical lordosis, or thoracic kyphosis Scheuermann's disease.
My MRI impression: 1. Reversed cervical lordosis 2. Mild c5-c6 disc bulge with a superimposed central annular tear. Secondary minimal left neural foraminal stenosis. According to research published in the Journal of Biomechanics in , reversal in the cervical lordosis makes the spine more vulnerable to injury. Of all the findings on your MRI, the annular tear is the most serious.
An annular tear does not usually occur unless the disc has first suffered severe degeneration, causing a loss of its structural integrity over time. Doc, what can i do aside from the therapist given like the ultrasound, hmp with tens,exercises and traction? And whom could i seek help to? Thank you so much. I tried chiropratic masage and acupuncture also. Thank you so much for sharing infos Doc. I have had my second neck fusion c and c and my pain is out of control. Doc said I have reversal of the cervical lordsosis.
And now I am fully disabled and all he is doing is feeding me full of pain meds and that is it. Neurosurgeons assistant said they were working close to my spinal cord and probably damaged my spinal cord!! And so here take all these pills and good luck. I need help I have no other doctor and with my Head injustices I do t know what to do or how to find a doctor to help me with this. Using chemicals to treat a physical problem is like trying to fix your car's alignment by changing the oil; they are two entirely different systems.
Pain medication may mask the symptoms, but it does not treat the cause. In fact, with the pain signals being blocked, you may actually be making the physical problem worse because the pain isn't there to encourage you to limit certain activities or motions.
While iatrogenic physician-caused injuries can complicate rehabilitation, I would still encourage you to reach out to the closest CLEAR doctor to schedule a consultation over the phone or in-person; our advanced protocols can do more than just help people with scoliosis.
I hope you find the relief you are looking for! Normally, if you look at someone from their right side, the curve in the neck should look like a backwards "C". This is called the cervical lordosis. The natural, healthy curve in your neck can be lost due to accident, trauma, repetitive motions, or holding poor posture for long periods of time. As the neck becomes straighter, it increases the tension on the nerves, muscles, and other tissues.
For more information regarding whether a CLEAR chiropractor could help you, please call one of our treatment centers directly. In I had CT of spine. Cervical spine showed osteoplenia and reversal of the usual cervical lordosis at C5 with mild to moderate disc space narrowing c C, C Small vertebral body osteophytes also. In addition there is uncovertebral hypertrophy and facet hypertrophy at same levels most advanced at C Went to a chiropractor who made it worse.
I have lumbar issues also. Is it dangerous to not have these neck issues treated? I have dealt with neck and shoulder pain for so long that I can't even remember the start! There are many different forms of chiropractic; my recommendation would be to use our List of Questions to Ask Your Doctor to help you find a chiropractor who might have a better chance of getting you the results you're looking for.
I didn't noticed from where dizziness is comming but latter in few months I noticed I'm getting neck pain too did xray and got remark of loss of lordosis and due to neck pain I'm getting headache too what should I do please help me im suffering so bad. Dizziness, headaches, neck pain, and loss of cervical lordosis can all be related. I would highly recommend that you seek out a chiropractor trained in structural corrective care, such as the CLEAR, CBP, or Pettibon methods to find out if they can help you!
Hello, I see there's lots of comments, however I couldn't go thru each one at this time. I do have a question or two if you have the time to answer or give some feedback. Have been to PT, Chiropractors, had injections, use a variety of ointments, pain rxs with very little relief. I do stretches every day along with a regimen of Motrin, pain rxs, stretches. Ty so much for your feedback. While we cannot provide medical advice over the Internet, I highly recommend that you consult with an orthopedic surgeon specializing in cervical spine surgery to see if an artificial disc replacement or fusion would be appropriate.
You could also consider reaching out to a CLEAR Certified Chiropractor for an in-person or telephone consultation; if our advanced methods are unable to provide relief, it's highly unlikely that any form of chiropractic or PT would be able to do so. I wish you the best of luck in your quest for healing! Hello, my name is Antonio and thanks for the perfect instructive article. They included back pain, left arm numbness and fatigue.
Can you please tell me what kind of sports I can do during this process? Can I run? Contact sports Muay Thai? Hello, Antonio! We're so glad to hear you appreciated the information. Swimming, in general, is one of the best activities you can do for your spine. Swimming uses more muscles than almost any other activity, and the gentle resistance of the water provides just enough challenge to the muscles without over-stressing them, like lifting heavy weights can do.
I typically recommend swimming as the ideal activity for the majority of my patients. Running involves repetitive shocks to the spine, which can sometimes aggravate some types of spinal problems; if you are going to run, it's best to invest in a very good, lightweight pair of shoes with good arch support and shock absorption. Run on a softer surface if you can such as a track or on grass, rather than on sidewalks or concrete , and emphasize shorter, more intense sprints rather than long-distance jogs.
If you begin to experience pain while running, or notice a flare-up in your symptoms after you go for a run, it's best to discontinue this activity and switch to something that involves less repetitive shocks, such as swimming or working out on an elliptical. Bicycling can be better in some ways it doesn't involve shocks, and it's very good for the SI joints , but often it places your body into a poor postural position, compromising the good natural curves in your neck and low back, which can increase muscle fatigue and place additional stress on the spinal discs.
Contact sports, I would definitely not recommend. If your spine is in an injured state, it can be more vulnerable to impacts and hits that normally wouldn't cause any significant pain or injury. In terms of a more thorough evaluation, I would recommend seeking out a chiropractor who specializes in structural corrective care. This means they will take x-rays before beginning treatment, and measure the alignment of your spine including the cervical lordosis to help them understand where your problem is coming from, and how to best treat the causes of your pain.
CLEAR is one such technique the information our doctors learn to treat scoliosis effectively also has applications in helping people with other spinal problems , as well as CBP www. Please feel free to let me know if I can help you to find a doctor who will evaluate your case more thoroughly, and help make more detailed recommendations regarding what activities you should or should not do.
Can cervical curvature loss bring about reflux like symptoms including globus sensation in neck,swallowing pain when having solid foods,strangled sensation around it, facial burn and twitching eyelids occupital area all the day round.??
Thanks in advance All of the nerves that go from the brain to the body have to pass through the neck, so sometimes problems in the neck can have unexpected consequences upon other organ systems. Once his cervical lordosis was restored through advanced structural corrective chiropractic care, these problems went away.
Now, this is just one anecdotal example, and not everyone is guaranteed to experience these same results, but it is encouraging! Josh Woggon, When I woke in the morning I felt my neck and back had a burning sensation.
After 30 min, I could not hold my phone. Then I visited Chiropractor, he ordered X-ray. Here are the findings and Impression. I am nervous and scared, I have two young kids. Please suggest.. Findings: There is mild reversal of cervical lordosis, the dense and lateral masses are intact. There is a disc height loss and endplate osteophyte formation at c Neural foramina is widely patent.
Disc Degeneration at C5-C6. While I cannot provide specific recommendations, I can tell you that many patients with similar conditions have experienced relief from their symptoms through corrective care chiropractic methods such as CLEAR, CBP, and Pettibon. Although the research is far from conclusive, one study found that people with a reversal of the cervical lordosis also called a kyphosis were more likely to suffer from neck pain.
The CLEAR approach considers all of the variables in all three dimensions, to formulate an effective treatment plan. An osteophyte is like a bone spur, which can impinge upon the space where the nerves exit the spine the neural foramina and cause symptoms similar to what you are describing; it's important to recognize that osteophytes can sometimes cause problems only in flexion tucking the chin and extension looking up , so an x-ray or MRI taken in a neutral position looking straight ahead can miss these important findings.
The best method in my opinion is DMX Digital Motion X-ray , which is like a video x-ray that can analyze the spine in motion see an example here ; unfortunately, this technology isn't widely used or recognized, even in most chiropractic offices although several CLEAR doctors own DMX machines.
If you are able to consult with a CLEAR doctor in person, they may be able to help provide you with more specific recommendations. Feel free to reach out to us at or for additional assistance! Straightening of Cervival Lordosis. Grade 1 resolisthesis at C5-C6. Disc height loss at C5-C6.
Mulitlevel face arthropathy. Second, retrolisthesis backwards slippage of a bone in the spine is often indicative of sub-failure or stretching of spinal ligaments in this case, the anterior longitudinal ligament. It has been theorized that some types of chiropractic adjustments or physical therapy exercise can place stress upon injured ligaments, and potentially slow their healing. Hi, i found out I had cervical lordosis when I had thyroid surgery, I had alwaysbhad neck pain, and was constantly buying and changing pillows thinking I slept wrong.
After having a thyroidectomy with complications I one day looked at an x-ray done while I was in the hospital. I read the comments and saw a doctor write patient shows reversal of cervical lordosis, with C5-C6 left paracentral disc osteophyte complex causing some indentation and possibly some flattening of the cord ventrally. No one ever told me of this finding because the CT was done looking for surgery complication due to infection.
I have had no relief and am scared to death to have another surgery. I just am miserable most days constantly feeling as if I have a stiff neck. There was also a recent article that talked about the correlation between loss of cervical alignment and degeneration in patients with cerebral palsy. If neurological function deteriorates at any time the dose should be increased temporarily.
If neurological function deteriorates at any time the dose should be reconsidered. Functional ability, general fitness, previous treatments and fitness for anaesthesia. Systematically record and take into account relevant comorbidities. Discuss the possible benefits and risks with the patient before agreeing a treatment plan. Repeat this assessment every time the patient is turned while on bed rest and at least daily thereafter.
Encourage patients who are not on bed rest to mobilise regularly every few hours. If long-term catheterisation is required, consider intermittent catheterisation or suprapubic catheters.
Digital stimulation, manual evacuation, rectal irrigation and surgical treatment may be offered, as required. Avoid overhydration which can provoke pulmonary oedema. Treat retained secretions and the consequences by deep breathing and positioning supplemented by bi-phasic positive airway pressure and intermittent positive pressure ventilation if necessary. It should involve the patient and their families and carers, their primary oncology site team, rehabilitation team and community support, including primary care and specialist palliative care, as required.
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