Cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis isthe medical term for neck pain causedby age-related wear and teartobones and tissues.
The most common symptoms of cervical spondylosis are Twisted neck , stiffness and headaches . More rarely, it can trapnerves in the neck, leading to:
However,many people with cervical spondylosis experience no noticeable symptoms.
For example, the discs of the spine can dry out and shrink, and the ligaments can stiffen.
In all the body's joints, there is a constant process of "wear and repair" happening, as the joints adapt to the stresses and strains of normal everyday life.
Cervical spondylosis occurs when the balance of "wear and repair" is lost, leading to pain and stiffness in the neck.
Cervical spondylosis is a very common condition. It's estimated that 9 out of 10 adults will have some degree of cervical spondylosis by the time they are 60 years old (but manywill not have any noticeable symptoms).
The outlook for most cases of cervical spondylosis is generally good. Most cases respond well to treatment after a few weeks, though it can be common for symptoms to reoccur later.
In around 1 in 10 cases, a person cango on to develop long-term (chronic) neck pain.
Cervical spondylosis is the medical term for neck pain caused by age-related wear and tear to bones and tissues.
Symptoms of cervical spondylosis include neck pain and shoulder pain. The pain can be severe if you develop cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy.
To better understand the causes of cervical spondylosis, it is useful to know more about the structure of your spine.
Cervical spondylosis is usually suspected if there are typical symptoms of neck pain and stiffness. It will also be considered as a cause of radiating arm pain, problems with use of the hands or difficulty walking.
Treatment for symptoms due to cervical spondylosis aims to relieve pain and prevent permanent damage to your nerves.