A physical exam is used to assess the range of motion of your neck, check your reflexes and muscle function, and check your gait as you walk. Imaging tests are commonly used to get information about ...

Gait was stiff and awkward. Examination was notable for increased reflexes in the arms and legs, and bilateral Babinski responses. Herniated C3-4 Disk: Sagittal MRI scans of the cervical spine; (Left) ...

The use of smartphones for a long time has led to "tech neck", causing a hunched cervical spine and even spinal cord damage. A survey of 425 phone-using students revealed a 46.6 percent prevalence of ...

Navi Mumbai: Doctors have warned of a significant rise in cervical spine problems among Mumbai’s local train commuters. The city’s local trains, which serve as a lifeline for millions of ...

Your cervical spine, or neck, is formed by seven small ... and hands for muscle weakness and problems with sensation or reflexes. Your doctor may ask you to move your arms or neck to see if ...

X-rays of the spine may be performed to evaluate any area of the spine (cervical, thoracic ... carries sense and movement signals to and from the brain and controls many reflexes. X-rays of the spine, ...

Your cervical spine, located in your neck ... You will have a physical examination to check your sensation and your reflexes, as well as your strength. Don't worry if it's hard for you to move—any ...

Spinal cord compression can occur anywhere from your neck (cervical spine) down to your lower back (very top of ... weakness, and abnormal reflexes. Tests that help with your diagnosis may include: ...

Subsequently, a cervical spine MRI was performed and revealed that cervical disk ... Physical examination showed tibialis anterior muscle strength was grade IV, bilateral knee reflexes were slightly ...

Exam findings consistent with myelopathy included increased patellar reflexes, poor tandem step gait ... it was not until she had upright imaging of the cranio/cervical spine that the confirmation was ...