Cervical arthritis
The problematic degeneration of the cervical vertebrae (the main element of cervical arthritis) can produce different conditions that affect nerve endings and the spinal nerves. Because of cervical arthritis, the vertebrae develop bony ridges that limit the neck's flexibility and movement because they reduce the space for the spinal cord. Tearing is often present between the interlocking portions of the vertebrae, which leads to neck pain and reduced flexibility in the area.
The symptoms associated to cervical arthritis may include:
- Muscle weakness, with numbness in the neck and arms, perhaps also the hands and fingers
- Chronic neck pain, particularly with motion – one of the most problematic cervical arthritis issues.
- Tenderness to the touch at the neck itself
- Stiffness which limits movement of the neck
- Headaches
- Loss of balance
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