Conditions We Treat

Cervical spondylosis is a condition leads to the degeneration of the bones and disks in the neck. This condition can develop to a variety of problems, including herniated disks and bone spurs. As people age, the structures that make up the backbone and neck gradually develop wear and tear.

Cervical spondylosis is very common and worsens with age. More than 85% of people older than age 60 are affected by cervical spondylosis.

Symptoms

Most people experience no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they typically occur in:

• Pain and stiffness around the neck.
• Tingling, numbness and weakness in the arms, hands, legs or feet
• Lack of coordination and difficulty in walking
• Loss of bladder or bowel control

What Causes Cervical spondylosis?

• Dehydrated disks. Disks act like cushions between the vertebrae of the spine. By the age of 40, most people’s spinal disks begin drying out and shrinking. As the disks become smaller, there is more bone-on-bone contact between the vertebrae.
• Herniated disks. Cracks also appear on the exterior of the spinal disks. The soft interior of a disk can squeeze through these cracks. Sometimes, it presses on the spinal cord and nerve roots.
• Bone spurs. As the disks break down, the body may produce extra amounts of bone in a misguided effort to strengthen the spine. These bone spurs can sometimes pinch the spinal cord and nerve roots.

• Stiff ligaments. Ligaments are cords of tissue that connect bone to bone. Spinal ligaments can stiffen with age, making the neck less flexible