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Herniated Disc

The spine is formed by 24  interlocking bones called vertebrae.  Between each pair of vertebrae is a disc, which is a capsule composed of an outer layer of tough connective tissue surrounding a soft, jellylike center.  The discs absorb shock … Continue reading

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C5 Vertebrae

In the cervical spine, the C5 vertebrae when misaligned, may also effect the vocal chords, neck glands, and pharynx.    A viscero somatic reflex in this region may be expressed by symptoms of laryngitis, hoarseness, and sore throats.

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