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Dr. Todd Jackman
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Cervical spondylosis is a general term used to describe arthritic degeneration of key structures in your neck area. It tends to be more common in older adults who have put decades of stress on their neck region, but spine specialists are starting to see signs of cervical spondylosis in younger adults, and many believe that …
Your spinal discs act as a natural cushion between vertebrae in your spinal column, aiding in movement and stress absorption. Over the years, our discs can slowly lose some of their natural flexibility, putting them at a heightened risk of cracking or becoming misshapen and irritating nearby nerves. Recently, we’ve seen an increase in disc …
Your semispinalis capitis muscles are a group of muscles in your neck that run from the bottom of your skull to a few different areas on your cervical and transverse spinal bones. They help make it easier for your neck to extend and rotate, and they also provide some balance and stability to your head …
It seems like we are relying on technology more than ever these days, and while smartphones and laptops make it much easier to look up information or connect with others at a moment’s notice, they may be doing a number on our necks. With so much time being spent each day hunched over a desk …
If you turn your head around to safely reverse out of the driveway, you may notice a faint cracking or grinding sensation in your neck, especially if you’re a little older. These sounds and sensations may be a little unnerving, but are they actually a sign that you need to see a neck specialist? In …
Your spinal cord helps you perform motor functions and relays key sensory information to your brain, which is why problems can occur if the cord is ever damaged or compressed. As we get older or as a result of injury, our spinal column can shift a little, making it more likely that our spinal cord …
If you’re one of the tens of millions of Americans who performs most of their work while seated behind a desk each week, you may not think that you have a very physical job. And while that may be true compared to some industries, sitting is by no means easy on your spine and your …
When we think of back pain, we usually picture it as a result of significant trauma. Your back may hurt after a car accident, because you fell off a ladder or due to a downhill skiing collision, but back pain oftentimes develops for much more innocuous reasons. A few bad habits can slowly start to …
Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition that occurs when one vertebra slips forwards onto the vertebra below it, causing pain and discomfort. When this vertebral slippage occurs in the neck region, it is classified as cervical spondylolisthesis, and it’s an issue that Dr. Jackman sees pretty regularly. In today’s blog, we explain why cervical spondylolisthesis can …
Spinal discs help to provide flexibility to our spinal column, but if they are exposed to too much stress or strain over the years, the tough outer layer of the disc can weaken. Eventually, during a moment of intense stress, the gel-like center of the spinal disc can rupture through this outer wall, resulting in …
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