Symptoms of cervical Spondylosis- Dr Sravan - Rajahmundry

“Cervical spondylosis,” sometimes called arthritis of the neck, is a general term for wear and tear that affects your cervical spine. If you have cervical spondylosis, your neck may ache, hurt or feel stiff. Healthcare providers can’t cure cervical spondylosis, but they can keep it from getting worse. Just as important, there are things you can do to protect your neck.

What are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis?
You can have cervical spondylosis without symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may include:

Neck pain.
Stiff neck.
A bump or knot in your neck.
Muscle spasms.
A clicking, popping or grinding sound when you move your neck.
Dizziness.
Headache.

What causes cervical spondylosis?
The most common cause is changes in your spine that happen as you age. Changes may include medical conditions, including:

Degenerative disk disease.
Herniated disk.
Osteoarthritis.
Bone spurs (osteophytes).
Spinal stenosis.

How is cervical spondylosis diagnosed?
A healthcare provider will do a physical examination, including looking for bumps or knots in your neck. They may check your:

Neck flexibility.
Muscle strength and reflexes in your hands, arms or legs.
Reflexes.
Gait (how you walk).

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