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What Is the Success Rate of C1-C2 Fusion?
The upper neck and head pain was unrelenting and did not responed to conservative care or medications. Your doctor wants to refer you to a surgeon for possible fusion. What is the C1? What is the C2? What is the Atlantoaxial (AA) Joint? What are the key components of the…
How To Heal A Torn Meniscus Naturally
If you have, or suspect you have a torn meniscus, and you’re wondering how to heal a torn meniscus naturally, you’ve landed on the right post. You may be wondering: Do I need surgery? Can you heal a torn meniscus naturally? The short answer is: It depends. What Is a…
What Is the Atlanto-Occipital (AO) Joint
The pain at the base of your skull is getting worse. It started gradually and now has gotten worse. Rest, massage, Motrin, and physical therapy has not helped. It is beginning to erode the quality of your life. Your PCP wants to start migraine medication, but the list of side…
What Is the Atlantoaxial Joint?
The headaches and upper neck pain are getting worse. Medication and therapy has not helped. Radiographic studies are normal. Your chiropractor thinks it may be coming from your upper neck. What is the Atlas? What is the Axis bone? What is the Atlantoaxial joint? What are the key components of…
What Is the Craniocervical Junction?
The headaches started abruptly and without warning. They are not like the headaches due to excessive alcohol or disagreements with the in-laws. The headaches have not responded to medications or rest. You and your family are concerned. Your doctor thinks you may have a problem in the upper neck. He…