Arthritis of the Neck

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Oh, the scourges of aging! In the neck, one of these is cervical spondylosis, aka arthritis of the neck. It is due to the formation of bone spurs, which often irritate nearby spinal nerves. Cervical spondylosis can get really painful in the case of myelopathy, that is, when the spinal cord is involved.

There are a number treatments for cervical spondylosis, and they are generally non-invasive. If you doctor tries to talk you into surgery, beware that going this route will likely take its toll on you, but whether it is the best option for pain relief remains questionable.