M53: Other dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified
M53.0: Cervicocranial syndrome
The spine is made up of the individual vertebrae. Between every 2 vertebrae there is a vertebral disc. At the top and bottom of each there are 2 transverse processes. Along with the processes of adjacent vertebrae, these transverse processes form the small vertebral joints. The vertebral joints connect adjacent vertebrae to one another.
Changes in the area of your cervical spine can affect the spine itself or the muscles around it. If the vertebrae or the vertebral joints are worn, you can suffer discomfort. Discomfort in your neck may also be caused by muscles or nerves. For example, muscles and nerves can get irritated. This can be the case when, for example, the muscles are subjected to heavy or incorrect loading.
The changes in the cervical spine area can cause pain. It may also be that you are unable to move your neck properly.
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