C7 vertebra is the largest and last vertebra in the neck region. Pain in the C7 vertebral region can be caused by degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, and foraminal stenosis.
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Query: Hello doctor, My X-rays showed that I had a cervical sprain and minor disc narrowing of the C5-6 vertebrae. Would I need more treatment than a normal person that has been through two car accidents. Does my X-ray result show the duration of treatment that I would require? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Treatment is based on the severity of the injury and not the severity of the accident or the number of accidents. Treatment can be increased based on clinical findings. X-rays cannot exactly give the duration of treatment required as it is always based on clinical exam... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been diagnosed with a posterior left paracentral and lateral herniation of the C6-7 disc. This condition is causing compression on the anterior subarachnoid space and the left C7 nerve root. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. You need to try reducing the pain with some precautions and medicines. Instructions for neck pain: Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back; instead, bend your knees to pick up something from the floor. Avoid sitting for... Read Full »