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Cervical Spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis, sometimes referred to as arthritis of the neck, is a condition characterized by wear and tear affecting the cervical spine (the seven stacked bones in your neck). Let’s explore it in more detail:

  1. Overview:
    • Cervical spondylosis occurs as you age and may involve issues like herniated disks, arthritis, or bone spurs in the neck.
    • Healthcare providers sometimes use terms like osteoarthritis of the neck or arthritis of the neck to describe this condition.
    • While cervical spondylosis cannot be cured, healthcare providers can help manage it and prevent it from worsening.
  2. Symptoms:
    • Symptoms of cervical spondylosis can include:
      • Neck pain
      • Stiff neck
      • A bump or knot in your neck
      • Muscle spasms
      • Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds when you move your neck
      • Dizziness
      • Headache
  3. Causes and Risk Factors:
    • The most common cause is age-related changes in the spine.
    • Contributing factors include:
      • Degenerative disk disease
      • Herniated disks
      • Osteoarthritis
      • Bone spurs
      • Spinal stenosis
    • Risk factors include:
      • Being 60 or older
      • Smoking
      • Repetitive neck strain
      • Family history of cervical spondylosis
      • History of neck injury
  4. Complications:
    • Cervical spondylosis increases the risk of:
      • Cervical myelopathy: Compression of the spinal cord in the neck.
      • Cervical radiculopathy: Pinched nerves in the neck.
    • It does not directly affect the brain.

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