What is cervical spondylosis?
Cervical spondylosis is a disorder caused by chronic
degeneration on the cartilage and bones(cervical vertebrae)
of the neck.
It is a commmon cause of neck pain.It may be a natural
consequence of aging in people over 50.Like the rest
of the body, bones in the neck (cervical spine) progressively
degenerate as we grow older.We all experience a degree
of degeneration in the vertebrae and discs as we become
older.But if the degree of degeneration is more severe,
and causes more symptoms, than is expected for a given
age,the condition is known to be cervical spondylosis.
As the 'discs' degenerate, over many years they become
thinner. Sometimes the vertebrae develop abnormal growths
or "spurs"(small, rough areas of bone) on
their edges. The nearby muscles, ligaments, and nerves
may become irritated by these degenerative changes
which can cause troublesome symptoms like increasing
pain in the neck and arm, weakness, and changes in
sensation. In advanced cases, the spinal cord becomes
involved. This can affect not just the arms, but the
legs as well.
What are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis?
Symptoms can vary from mild to severe. Symptoms include:
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