What is the C5 vertebrae?

The C5 is a significant landmark when determining the likely consequences of trauma to the neck and spinal column. If the spinal cord injury is at or above the C5, the person may be unable to breathe, since the spinal cord nerves located between the third and fifth cervical vertebrae control respiration.

What are the surgical options for C5-C6 vertebral levels?

See Surgery for Neck Pain Surgical methods used in the C5-C6 vertebral levels are described below. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery involves removing the C5-C6 intervertebral disc to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or C6 nerve root.

What is a C6 vertebra adjustment?

The sixth down from your head, and the second-to-last in your neck, the cervical C6 vertebrae is associated with issues like carpal tunnel syndrome, tonsillitis, stiff neck, and even chronic coughing. People who experience symptoms like these can often find relief from a C6 vertebra adjustment.

What is C2 C3 vertebrae?

C3 Vertebrae. The C2 – C3 junction of the spinal column is important, as this is where flexion and extension occur (flexion is the movement of the chin toward the chest and extension is the backward movement of the head).

What is unique about C7 vertebra?

Unique Vertebra: C7. The seventh cervical vertebra, also called the vertebra prominens, is considered a unique vertebra and usually has the most prominent spinous process. When feeling the back of the neck, the C7 vertebra’s bony spinous process will stick out more than the other cervical vertebrae.

What is the C1 vertebrae?

The C1 vertebrae is the first cervical vertebrae in your entire spine, located at the top of your neck and base of your skull. It’s the bone that supports your head, and is held in place by muscles and ligaments, but is the only vertebrae that doesn’t have a disc.

What are the symptoms of C5-C6 vertebral and disc pain?

Rarely, tumors and infections may affect the C5-C6 vertebrae and spinal segment. Vertebral and disc pain from C5-C6 may occur suddenly following an injury or gradually increase over a period of time. Typically, a dull ache or sharp pain may be felt at the back of the neck. The neck’s range of motion may also decrease.