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 - Summary - MDSpire

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

  • By

  • Ross A. Hauser

  • Morgan Griffiths

  • Ashley Watterson

  • Danielle Matias

  • Cam Steilen

  • Benjamin Ryan Rawlings

  • May 25, 2026

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Objective:

To examine patterns of structural cervical spine dysfunction in young adults with brain-based symptoms.

Key Findings:
  • 100% of patients had radiologically identified forward head posture.
  • 90% exhibited decreased depth of cervical lordotic curve.
  • 87% had C1–C2 ligamentous cervical instability.
  • 95% showed significantly decreased vagus nerve cross-sectional area.
  • 98% had decreased internal jugular vein cross-sectional area.
  • 99% had elevated optic nerve sheath diameters.
Interpretation:

Cervical spine structural abnormalities and compression of neurovascular structures were documented in young adults with brain-based symptoms.

Limitations:
  • Study is retrospective and cross-sectional, limiting causal inferences.
  • Findings are based on a specific patient population and may not be generalizable.
Conclusion:

The study documents a link between cervical spine abnormalities and brain-based symptoms.

Original Source(s)

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

  • by Ross A. Hauser, Morgan Griffiths, Ashley Watterson, Danielle Matias, Cam Steilen, Benjamin Ryan Rawlings

  • May 25, 2026

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