Chiropractor in Fanwood Explains How Neck Arthritis is Linked to Brain Changes

Advanced cervical arthritis in Fanwood can lead to neurological impairment due to its impact on the spinal cord, but what about its effect on the brain?

An analysis of MRI scans of 26 patients with cervical arthritis and 45 healthy subjects showed that patients with cervical arthritis exhibit cortical thinning and atrophy with worsening levels of neurological and pain symptoms.

Results of Having Neck Arthritis in Fanwood

The findings suggest that individuals with cervical arthritis undergo cortical atrophy at a faster rate than individuals without arthritis in the cervical spine.

Neurosurgery, March 2018.

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