Neck complaints are very common in the population. Approximately 50% of adults experience pain in the cervical spine region. Back pain, especially in the neck area, can have various causes. The 7 vertebrae of the cervical spine (HWS) are arranged in a stable series. The vertebrae are interconnected by paired facet joints to adjacent vertebrae. Between the vertebral bodies are the intervertebral discs, which are important for spinal mobility and cushion axially acting forces. Numerous ligaments and muscles run between the vertebrae, which are important for the movement and stability of the cervical spine.

Pain in the cervical spine region is very often referred to as cervical spine syndrome (without precisely naming the actual cause). Most commonly, discomfort in this body region arises from muscle tension and spasms due to overuse and poor posture (e.g., prolonged computer use). Other frequently occurring pains result from intervertebral disc damage, osteoarthritis, blockages (see facet syndrome), and inflammation (spondylitis).
The symptoms can also radiate into the shoulders and arms (brachialgia) and manifest as dizziness and headaches. However, chronic neck pain often occurs even without orthopedic causes, due to constant psychological stress.

Targeted strengthening of the back muscles, avoidance of poor posture, or specific therapies in the affected pain region can improve or prevent neck complaints. SpineMED® therapy can achieve remarkable success in this regard. Particularly in cases of intervertebral disc disorders (with or without radiating pain), sustainable relief from symptoms can be achieved through spinal decompression.