![]() So you want to Correct Your Neck Alignment. Notice also that the disc space between C5 and C6 has decreased. Notice also the bone spurs that have grown at levels: C5 and C6. Imagine taking the banana and reversing its curve. In this x-ray where the curve has turned from the backward C into a regular C. Cervical kyphosis can progress to the point where the curve in the neck actually reverses. ![]() So this neck curve was normal at one point, then straightened out, and then kept going in the other direction. Here is another neck x-ray that shows that the neck curve can go in the other direction too. Going in the Other Direction: Cervical Kyphosis Progression of Loss of the neck curve to where the curve has reversed To See what happens with this cervical kyphosis continues, look at the x-ray below. This is known as Military Neck and loss of cervical lordosis, cervical kyphosis or straightening of the cervical spine. In fact you may even have a reversal of the normal curvature you can see it between segments C4-6. In fact you could probably take a ruler and draw a straight line down the bones of the neck. Notice there is no Curve in this person's cervical curve. Okay here is another person looking to the right. Loss of the neck curve to where the curve has straightened out What does Loss of the Cervical Curve Look like? Range of motion and function can be affected when the normal c curve is not intact. Flexion, Extension, Lateral flexion and rotation are all motions that the cervical spine does. Having a normal neck curve is important for proper motion in the cervical spine. The Curve in the neck measures 42 degrees. What Does a Normal Neck Curve Look Like? Check Out the Normal Neck Curve on X-ray. On the lateral neck picture above one can draw a line along the backs of all of the vertical bodies. You have to know what your neck alignment is before you can start correcting it. These two views will give you a good indication of your neck alignment. Also, another good x-ray to look at is called the AP cervical x-ray: from the anterior and posterior (from the front and from the back). This is an x-ray from the side of your neck. Specifically a lateral cervical neck x-ray. How does one Determine What the Neck Curve Looks Like?īy having a neck x-ray.
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