by Jay Skyler- Nicknamed The White Jimi Hendrix by Anahiem, California's Metalhead Radio, Jay is one of the 21st century's most dynamic and innovative guitarists and educators and is currently the lead vocalist and guitarist for Rock 'n' Roll Villain Society.
Surgical intervention may be required for very severe cases of neck osteoarthritis. The procedures may involve removal of bone, osteophytes (bone spurs), or disc tissue which is compressing nerves of the spinal cord. Cervical fusion, or fusing the discs in the cervical region of the spine, may help stabilize the neck.
Neck anatomy is a well-engineered structure of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The cervical spine (neck) is delicateâhousing the spinal cord that sends messages from the brain to control all aspects of the bodyâwhile also remarkably strong and flexible, allowing movement in all directions. The neck is connected to the upper back through a series of seven vertebral segments. Watch: Cervical Spine Anatomy Video. The neck begins at the base of the skull and through a series of seven vertebral segments connects to the thoracic spine (the upper back).