Cervical Spondylosis Quiz
Check your symptoms and
find possible causes with AI for free
Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
Content updated on Jul 5, 2024
Following the Medical Content Editorial Policy
Worried about your symptoms?
Choose one to start our AI Symptom Checker.
It will help us optimize further questions for you.
By starting the symptom checker, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Headache
Shoulder pain
Neck pain
Stiff neck
Shoulder blade pain
Tingling in hands
Numbness in hands
Numbness in hands while sleeping
Shoulder pain radiating down arm to fingers
Shoulder pain from sleeping
Back of head pain
Pins and needles in arm
Find another symptom
Search for another symptom
How Ubie Can Help You
With an easy 3-min questionnaire , Ubie's AI-powered system will generate a free report on possible causes.
Questions are customized to your situation and symptoms, including the following personal information:
Biological Sex - helps us provide relevant suggestions for male vs. female conditions.
Age - adjusts our guidance based on any age-related health factors.
History - considers past illnesses, surgeries, family history, and lifestyle choices.
Your symptoms
Our AI
Your report
Your personal report will tell you
✔ When to see a doctor
✔︎ What causes your symptoms
✔︎ Treatment information etc.
Just 3 minutes.
Developed by doctors.
Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Cervical Spondylosis?
A condition in which the neck bones (cervical spine) become damaged due to wear and tear. Risk factors include long periods of desk work and driving, previous neck injuries, and aging.
Typical Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis
- Fatigue that is worst in the morning
- Neck pain worse when tilting the head towards the shoulder
- Headache worsens after long hours of desk work
- Numbness in the region from shoulder to elbow
- Back pain worse with exercise
- Headache worsens with emotional stress
- Numbness anywhere from the elbow to the wrist
- Pain in the upper arms (from shoulder down to elbow)
Diagnostic Questions for Cervical Spondylosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you feel more tired in the morning?
- Does your neck pain worsen when tilting head towards shoulder?
- Does your headache get worse after long hours at your desk?
- Do you have numbness from shoulder to elbow?
- Does your back pain worsen after exercising?
Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis
Treatment aims to relieve pain and strengthen the surrounding muscles and posture. This can be achieved through lifestyle changes like exercise, improved posture, physical therapy, or warm compresses. Medications such as painkillers and muscle relaxants can also help. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
Think you might have
Cervical Spondylosis?
Try a symptom check testDiseases related to Cervical Spondylosis
References
Theodore N. Degenerative Cervical Spondylosis. N Engl J Med. 2020 Jul 9;383(2):159-168. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra2003558. PMID: 32640134.
https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMra2003558Reddy RS, Tedla JS, Dixit S, Abohashrh M. Cervical proprioception and its relationship with neck pain intensity in subjects with cervical spondylosis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2019 Oct 15;20(1):447. doi: 10.1186/s12891-019-2846-z. PMID: 31615495; PMCID: PMC6794723.
https://bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12891-019-2846-zJitin B. Cervical Spondylosis and Atypical Symptoms. Neurol India. 2021 May-Jun;69(3):602-603. doi: 10.4103/0028-3886.319240. PMID: 34169850.
https://www.neurologyindia.com/article.asp?issn=0028-3886;year=2021;volume=69;issue=3;spage=602;epage=603;aulast=JitinZuo G, Gao TC, Xue BH, Gu CC, Yan YT, Zhang YW, Liu RJ, Du SQ. Assessment of the efficacy of acupuncture and chiropractic on treating Cervical spondylosis radiculopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Nov;98(48):e17974. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000017974. PMID: 31770206; PMCID: PMC6890346.
https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/Fulltext/2019/11290/Assessment_of_the_efficacy_of_acupuncture_and.15.aspx
User testimonials
This symptom checker site is a great resource to either get an idea of what is happening inside your body or even get a second opinion without incurring another huge bill. It also provides a way to connect with a professional if needed. I really enjoy this site.
Aug 30, 2024 (Female, 40s)
Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
Think you might have
Cervical Spondylosis?
Try a symptom check testUbie is supervised by 50+ medical experts worldwide
Our symptom checker AI is continuously refined with input from experienced physicians, empowering them to make more accurate diagnoses.
