What muscles are affected by C6 C7?

What muscles are affected by C6 C7?

C6 helps control the wrist extensors (muscles that control wrist extension) and also provides some innervation to the biceps. The C6 dermatome covers the thumb side of the hand and forearm. C7 helps control the triceps (the large muscle on the back of the arm that straightens the elbow) and wrist extensor muscles.

What does C6 nerve pain feel like?

C5-C6 (C6 nerve root): Pain, tingling, and/or numbness may be felt in the thumb side of the hand. Weakness may also be experienced in the biceps (muscles in the front of the upper arms) and wrist extensor muscles in the forearms.

What are the signs and symptoms of C6 and C7 pain?

Common Symptoms and Signs Stemming from C6-C7. A vertebral and/or disc injury at the C6-C7 motion segment may cause immediate or delayed symptoms. A dull ache or burning pain may occur in the lower cervical area, often accompanied by neck stiffness.

When is surgery indicated for C6-C7 disc herniation?

Surgery may be considered when nonsurgical treatments fail to relieve pain or in cases where severe spinal cord or C7 nerve damage progresses. Herniation of the C6-C7 intervertebral disc may irritate or compress the C7 nerve root causing pain and other symptoms. See Cervical Herniated Disc Symptoms and Treatment Options

What does C6 C7 mean in a MRI?

Along with C5/C6, this level is the most commonly implicated in a variety of pain syndromes and some often illogical neurological symptomatic expressions. C6/C7 is a small and delicate intervertebral level which is virtually guaranteed to look beat up on x-ray and MRI films, especially as a patient ages.

What does C7 vertebrae pain or disc injury indicate?

A C7 vertebrae pain or disc injury may indicate the C8 nerve is also at risk at being compressed or pinched. These vertebrae protect the spinal cord, including the C8 nerve.