Cervical spondylosis is a disorder involving wear on the disks of the neck.
It often occurs as people age, and by the age of 60, most men and women have some signs of the condition if checked by X-ray.
However, simply having these clinical signs does not mean that the individual will have the symptoms associated with the condition (some of which are mentioned later in the article).
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Often, cervical spondylosis only affects the patient's neck, and leads to pain and stiffness in that area.
However, other symptoms can also occur when there is pressure on the nerves.
There may be pain in the arms, shoulders, or chest.
Coordination may be lacking.
Walking may be difficult for the patient, and reflexes might not be normal.
The hands, arms, feet, and legs can all have sensations of tingling, or perhaps numbness.
Control of the bladder and bowel movements may be impaired.
Treatment for cervical spondylosis can vary.
In many cases, a conservative course of treatment is undergone, and the patient will use methods such as going through physical therapy, or taking certain medications like NSAIDs.
Surgery is an option, but is not usually considered unless ways to relieve and avoid pain are not successful.