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Increase in cerebral blood flow indicated by increased cerebral arterial area and pixel intensity on brain magnetic resonance angiogram following correction of cervical lordosis.
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- Demonstration of central conduction time and neuroplastic changes after cervical lordosis rehabilitation in asymptomatic subjects: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2021Trial
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- The ligamentous cervical instability etiology of human disease from the forward head-facedown lifestyle: emphasis on obstruction of fluid flow into and out of the brain.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Article
- Does Forward Head Posture Influence Somatosensory Evoked Potentials and Somatosensory Processing in Asymptomatic Young Adults?Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Post-concussion syndrome and concussion incidence improved in a pro rugby player following cervical spine rehab: case study and 6-year follow-up.Concussion (London, England) · 2023Article
- Spinopelvic alignment and low back pain after total hip arthroplasty: a scoping review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Article
- Brain-based symptoms reported in young adults evaluated for cervical spine etiology: a retrospective, cross-sectional clinical study with preliminary data on over 200 patients.Frontiers in neurologyArticle
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Abstract
contextLoss of cervical lordosis is associated with decreased vertebral artery hemodynamics.
aimThe aim of this study is to evaluate cerebral blood flow changes on brain magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) in patients with loss of cervical lordosis before and following correction of cervical lordosis. SETTINGS AND
designThis study is a retrospective consecutive case series of patients in a private practice. MATERIALS AND
methodsCervical lordosis of seven patients (five females and two males, 28-58 years) was measured on lateral cervical radiographs ranging from -13.1° to 19.0° (ideal is -42.0°). Brain MRAs were analyzed for pixel intensities representing blood flow. Pixel intensity of the cerebral vasculature was quantified, and percentage change was determined. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: A Student's t-test established significance of the percentage change in cerebral blood flow between pre- and postcervical lordosis adjustment images. Regression analysis was performed. An
resultsPixel intensity increased 23.0%-225.9%, and a Student's
conclusionThese results indicate that correction of cervical lordosis may be associated with an immediate increase in cerebral blood flow. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and understand clinical implications.
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