Head and neck

Headache is a common complaint with a variety of underlying causes and symptoms experienced.  The role of the neck in the production of some headache symptoms is becoming much more clearly recognised.  Broadly, the neck can produce headache symptoms in one of 2 ways.  Pain can be referred directly to the head from painful joints ... Read More

What is it? Cervical (Neck) nerve root irritation is also known as a pinched nerve. Nerves which supply the neck, shoulder and arm exit the spine through a space between each vertebra. Nerve root compression and irritation can happen due to numerous reasons. Poor postures of the neck and shoulder can also be seen in ... Read More

What is it? The neck or cervical spine is made up of 7 bones or vertebrae with a disc between each. The disc is made up of tough outer layers of tissue known as the annulus and a soft jelly like substance in the middle. Due to the structure of the spine and the nature ... Read More

What is it? The cervical facet joints are the small joints on each side of the spine.  The joints themselves are made up of one joint surface from the vertebra below which articulates with a joints surface from the vertebra above.  The shape of the joint determines how one bone moves on its neighbour, and ... Read More

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV is a mechanical problem of the labyrinth organ of the inner ear and the most common cause of vertigo, effecting about 3% of people over their lifetime.  The labyrinth organ has 3 semi circular canals that detect rotational movement of the head in different planes, as well as 2 ... Read More

What is it? Whiplash, or whiplash associated disorder occurs with a sudden acceleration-deceleration movement, causing the head and neck to whip forward and or backwards. This commonly occurs in motor vehicle accidents but can occur in sports and with falls. Generally, whiplash injuries do not result in significant structural damage to one anatomical structure but lead ... Read More