C1–C7 Upper Spine & Head
Cervical Spine & Neck
Anatomy & biomechanics
Seven vertebrae engineered for head rotation, nod, and balance. Houses cervical nerves routing to the shoulders, arms, hands, and base of skull.
Questions patients bring to our office
- 01 Stiffness and tension after long desk or computer work
- 02 Cervicogenic headaches originating from upper neck joints
- 03 Reduced rotational range when checking blind spots
- 04 Tension radiating across the upper trapezius and shoulder blade
What Dr. Palmer checks
Palpation of cervical facet joints, active/passive range-of-motion measurement, cervical compression testing, and dermatomal/reflex screening.
When another route comes first
Sudden severe headache ('thunderclap'), dizziness with speech changes, progressive hand weakness, or pain immediately following high-impact trauma require emergency/medical care first.
