Dr. Rick's Monthly Question

August 2000

Question:

Birds = "S" and Humans = "C"?

Answer:

This refers to the curve in the neck. Birds can almost turn their heads in a complete circle because they have an S-shaped cervical curve in their necks. Humans have a C-shaped cervical curve. Many of my patients have lost their proper cervical curve, significantly reducing their range of motion and, for instance, impairing their ability to look over their shoulders while driving. One of my goals for care is to help them restore the proper cervical curve, as I did with Matthew Miller.

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Dr. Rick Allen is a chiropractor, massage therapist and dance student in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rick welcomes your questions and suggestions for future articles. However, he cannot make specific diagnoses or treatment recommendations unless you visit him in person. He can be reached by phone: 503-257-1324, mail: 221 NE 78th Avenue, Portland, OR 97213, e-mail or World Wide Web: www.CascadeWellnessClinic.com

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