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Cervical Spine Biomechanics

Meaning

Cervical Spine Biomechanics refers to the study and clinical assessment of the mechanical forces, motion, and structural alignment of the seven vertebrae that comprise the neck, particularly in relation to neurological and systemic health. The integrity of this region is paramount because it houses and protects the brainstem and upper spinal cord, which are central to autonomic and endocrine regulation. Proper biomechanics ensure unimpeded neurobiological signaling between the brain and the body, a vital factor for hormonal homeostasis. Deviation from optimal alignment can introduce functional stress into the nervous system.