7 Deep Cervical Nerves that Make CCI Patients Miserable!

Which nerves are responsible for the most misery in CCI patients? In this full lecture, Dr. Centeno breaks down the seven deep cervical nerves most often affected by craniocervical instability (CCI)—and explains how excessive motion at C1 and C2 can lead to a wide range of debilitating symptoms. From vagus nerve dysfunction and glossopharyngeal nerve irritation to headaches from the C2 dorsal root ganglion and bobblehead symptoms linked to the C1 spinal nerve, this is a comprehensive tour of how structural instability translates into real, disruptive neurological symptoms. Dr. Centeno also discusses targeted regenerative treatments like PICL and precise nerve hydrodissections. Dr. Centeno is a founder of interventional orthobiologics and practices at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, where he leads research and clinical innovation in the treatment of CCI. 🔔 If you find this content helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe to stay informed.    / @centenohome   To schedule a telemedicine or in-person visit, call +1-303-429-6448 or email us at icabral@centenoschultz.com. Dr. Centeno also answers questions on his Reddit thread at   / picl   Join him for weekly Facebook Lives at   / centenoschultzclinic   to learn more. Download Dr Centeno's book on craniocervical instability at https://centenoschultz.com/craniocerv... Join CCI Communities: PICL SubReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PICL/?rdt=58942 PICL Facebook Group:   / ccjpicl   Follow us for updates and news: Website: https://centenoschultz.com/ https://regenexx.com/ Facebook:   / centenoschultzclinic   Instagram:   / centenoschultzclinic   LinkedIn:   / chris-centeno-m-d-b6838024   Centeno-Schultz Clinic 403 Summit Blvd Suite 201 Broomfield, CO 80021 303-429-6448 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro and C1C2 instability explained 01:46 – Cranial Nerve 10 (Vagus Nerve): digestive, cardiac, and inflammatory symptoms 03:05 – Cranial Nerve 9 (Glossopharyngeal): swallowing, ear pain, BP regulation 03:53 – C2 Dorsal Root Ganglion: headaches and occipital nerve contributions 04:29 – C1 Spinal Nerve and Suboccipital Muscle Atrophy (Bobblehead) 05:10 – Superior Cervical Sympathetic, Transverse Cervical, and Greater Auricular Nerves