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Cervical (neck) spondylosis

Cervical (neck) spondylosis

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A condition involving changes to the bones, discs, and joints of the neck that occur naturally when aging.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Spondylosis

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Back, Neck (back)

Symptoms

Neck pain
Headache
Finger tingling
Numbness or tingling
Neck strain
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Do you have recommendations for reducing headaches at the base of the skull that are cervicogenic? I have cervical spondylosis. Neck/upper back tight.

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Have cervical spondylosis. Strained neck 3 weeks ago. Did 5 sessions of physio. Took Celebrax. Not much improvement. Next course of action by doctor?

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A 33-year old female asked:

Sometimes my sternum pops when I move my head back. I have cervical spondylosis and neck pops, but this is sternum. Why does it pop?

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What happens to the neck bones in cervical spondylosis?

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A 43-year old asked:

Feel slight pain in my neck. I also have cervical spondylosis. What could be wrong?

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Is it safe to drive two wheeler if i have cervical and lumbar spondylosis it pains in neck if i drive but its my necassity?

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A 37-year old female asked:

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A 34-year old female asked:

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A 33-year old female asked:

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A 54-year old female asked:

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A 37-year old female asked:

Chronic R arm/shoulder pain x6yrs. 2 wrist surgeries & radial nerve release gave zero relief. Current CT Angio Neck report said modest cervical spondylosis. Could this be the cause of my arm pain?

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Is it possiable to have neck pain and back pain after a acdf 7 months after? I have cervical sponilosis as well? Levels c 5-c7

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A 23-year old female asked:

Can cervical and lumber spondylosis patients do cardio? Light or heavy cardio?

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I am having pain in my neck and i am also suffering from spondylosis ..............what physical exercise i can do for my neck to reduce the pain ????

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Best cervical spondylosis treatment?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is there a cure for cervical spondylosis?

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A 34-year old male asked:

Quick treatment for cervical spondylosis?

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cervical spondylosis and weight training?

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Are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis bad?

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A 24-year old asked:

What sort of disorder is cervical spondylosis?

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A 33-year old asked:

What is cervical spondylosis? Can you describe it?

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What is the best way to cure cervical spondylosis?

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What drugs are effective for cervical spondylosis?

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Any way to prevent cervical spondylosis from worsening?

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Hi doctors, was just wondering what is cervical spondylosis?

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