Cervical spondylosis

Cervical Spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis (/sɜːrˈvaɪkəl spon-di-lo-sis/), also known as cervical osteoarthritis or neck arthritis, is a common, age-related condition that affects the joints and discs in your cervical spine, which is in the neck.

Etymology

The term "cervical spondylosis" is derived from the Greek words "kervikos" (meaning "of the neck") and "spondylos" (meaning "vertebra"). The suffix "-osis" indicates an abnormal condition or disease.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of cervical spondylosis include:

• Neck pain and stiffness
• Headache
• Numbness and tingling in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
• Muscle weakness
• Difficulty walking or loss of balance

Causes

Cervical spondylosis is caused by chronic wear on the cervical spine. This includes the discs between the neck bones (vertebrae) and the joints between the bones of the cervical spine. There may also be a genetic component involved in the development of this condition.

Treatment

Treatment for cervical spondylosis may include:

• Physical therapy
• Medications
• Surgery
• Lifestyle changes

Related Terms

• Spondylosis
• Osteoarthritis
• Arthritis
• Cervical spine
• Neck pain

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Cervical spondylosis
• Wikipedia's article - Cervical spondylosis

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