Cervical Spondylosis is an age-related degeneration (‘wear and tear’) of the vertebrae and discs in the neck. To an extent, we all develop some degeneration in the vertebrae and discs as we become older. It tends to start sometime after the age of about 30. One feature of the degeneration is that the edges of the vertebrae often develop small, rough areas of bone called osteophytes. Also, over many years, the discs become thinner. In many people, degeneration does not cause any symptoms. For example, routine X-rays of the neck will show these features (osteophytes and disc thinning) in many people who do not have any symptoms. However, in some people, the nearby muscles, ligaments, or nerves may become irritated or ‘pressed on’ by the degenerative changes. So, cervical spondylosis can be a cause of neck pain, particularly in older people. Not all types of neck mean that an individual is suffering from cervical Spondylosis. But, if not looked after and treated carefully, neck pain may
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