What Is Spondylosis?

Spondylosis is basically a term for age-related wear and tear on your joints. It can effect the neck, middle back, or lower back regions by putting pressure on the nerve root which can cause:

• stiffness
• shoulder, arm, or chest pain
• tingling in one’s extremities
• numbness and weakness
• lack of coordination
• difficulty walking
• abnormal reflexes
• loss of bladder, bowel, or urinary retention

By the age of 30, many people show signs of vertebral and disc degeneration on X-ray, although symptoms may not appear until many years later. The drying and loss of elasticity in the spinal and cervical discs is a direct effect due to age. Bulging and some herniation of the discs is also a change that can cause spondylosis. Those with previous neck injuries are more likely to develop cervical spondylosis.

If you or a loved on is experiencing neck pain that is not responding to over-the-counter pain medications, we strongly suggest that you seek medical advice. Also, if the pain has significantly worsened or you develop numbness in your arms or legs it is a common warning sign that your body is experiencing symptoms due to some spine related complication.

Visit our website at zerospinepain.com to learn more about The Minimally Invasive Spine Institute and to speak with a spine expert about spondylosis.

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