That’s an interesting questiion, @Kay0531. The levator scapulae actually attach to the top 4 cervical vertebrae so that’s one that could specifically be impacted by a C-1 shave. Here’s a good, short video that explains the muscles that support the neck & how they do that:
@vdm has also posted a lot of information about neck muscles and rehabilitating them in this thread: Question for those with military/straight neck (loss of cervical lordosis) - #17 by vdm
I have on my calendar that your surgery is tomorrow (for me) but likely today for you. Please let us know how you feel post op when you feel up to it. I am praying the surgery goes extremely well.
