The symptoms of spondylosis of the neck include.
Pain in the neck that may travel to your arms or shoulders.
Headaches.
A grinding feeling when you move your neck.
Weakness in your arms and legs.
Numbness in your shoulders, arms, or hands.
Stiffness in the neck.
Trouble keeping your balance.
Spondylosis of the neck is age related wear and tear that affects teh spinal disks in the neck.
As the spinal disks in the neck dehydrate and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis then develop, including bony projections along the edges of the bones also known as bone spurs.
Cervical spondylosis is a very common condition and gets worse with age.
The stages of spondylosis include.
Early Spondylosis : Starts at the hip joint near the spine base. Pain may spread gradually over weeks to both sides and hips.
Progressing Spondylosis : Gradually moves up the spine to the neck.
Advanced Spondylosis : Severe cases may lead to spine fusion, reducing motion.
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen sodium (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) is often enough to control the pain associated with cervical spondylosis.
Heat or ice. Applying heat or ice to your neck can ease sore neck muscles. Soft neck brace.
The most common cause of spondylosis is the cumulative joint stress that occurs as people age.
It predisposes them to osteoarthritis, a common form of arthritis typically associated with progressive “wear and tear” on joint cartilage.
Spondylosis may also arise as a result of previous trauma to the spine.