Symptoms & Causes
Cervical spondylosis, sometimes called the arthritis of the neck occurs due to age-related wear and tear of the spinal disks located in the neck. With age, the disks dehydrate and shrink. Once this happens, signs of osteoarthritis develop, such as bone spurs (i.e., bony projections along the edges of bones). This condition is quite common and tends to worsen with age, affecting more than 85% of people over the age of 60. In most cases, cervical spondylosis does not cause any symptoms. However, when symptoms occur, nonsurgical treatments are often beneficial.
Cervical spondylosis, sometimes called the arthritis of the neck occurs due to age-related wear and tear of the spinal disks located in the neck. With age, the disks dehydrate and shrink. Once this happens, signs of osteoarthritis develop, such as bone spurs (i.e., bony projections along the edges of bones). This condition is quite common and tends to worsen with age, affecting more than 85% of people over the age of 60. In most cases, cervical spondylosis does not cause any symptoms. However, when symptoms occur, nonsurgical treatments are often beneficial.
Cervical spondylosis is a condition that usually doesn't show symptoms. However, when symptoms appear, they include pain and stiffness in the neck. In some cases, cervical spondylosis can lead to narrowing of the spinal canal, a hollow space within the vertebrae where the spinal cord and nerve roots are located.
When the spinal cord or nerve roots get compressed, it can cause symptoms like tingling and numbness, along with weakness in your arms, hands, legs, or feet. It may also result in a loss of coordination and difficulty walking. Additionally, you may experience a loss of bladder or bowel control.
The other common cervical spondylosis symptoms are as follows:
• A knot or bump in your neck
• Muscle spasm
• A popping, grinding, or clicking sound when you move your neck
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Numbness or weakness in the arms, hands, shoulders, and fingers
• Lack of bladder or bowel control
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