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.
For the patient with rheumatoid arthritis, the effects of the arthritis on the cervical spine can vary from minimal symptoms to life threatening pressure on the spinal cord that requires complex surgery to stabilize the spine and reduce the pressure on the spinal cord.
The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and is located at the base of the skull. Its function is to support the skull, enabling head movements back and forth, and from side to side, as well as protecting the spinal cord.The upper section of the cervical spine consists of the first cervical vertebrae (C1) and the second cervical vertebrae (C2).ust like the other six spinal bones, spinal bone three is quite flexible, giving it the ability to aid in the bending and rotation of the neck. The fourth cervical vertebrae (C4) nerve root extends from the third cervical vertebrae (C3).