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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
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What 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
- Neck pain worse when tilting the head towards the shoulder
- Fatigue or low energy that is worse in the morning
- Headache that worsens after long hours at the desk
- Numbness in the region from shoulder to elbow
- Back pain worse with exercise
- Headache that worsens with emotional stress or anxiety
- Numbness anywhere from the elbow to the wrist
- Neck pain that gets worse when looking up
Diagnostic Questions for Cervical Spondylosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Does your neck pain worsen when tilting head towards shoulder?
- Do you experience fatigue or low energy that is worse in the morning?
- Do your headaches get worse after spending 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.
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.
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What Are the Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis Affecting the 5th and 6th Cervical Vertebrae?
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Cervical spondylosis affecting the 5th and 6th cervical vertebrae can lead to a variety of symptoms, primarily due to the degeneration of the cervical spine and potential compression of nearby nerves. Recognizing these symptoms is important for timely diagnosis and management.
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