This research excerpt explores the complex relationship between the cervical spine, sensorimotor control, and neck pain. The authors examine how disturbances in cervical somatosensory input, which originates from sensory receptors in the neck muscles and joints, can lead to impairments in balance, eye movement control, and overall postural stability. The text investigates the morphology and central connections of these receptors, as well as their role in various reflex pathways that influence head orientation, eye movement, and posture. It also analyzes how pain, trauma, and muscle dysfunction can affect cervical somatosensory input and ultimately contribute to sensorimotor control disturbances. The authors conclude that these disruptions in somatosensory information play a crucial role in the development of neck pain and associated symptoms.

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