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Cervical Spine Arthritis

Cervical spine arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints in the cervical spine, which is located in the neck and upper back. This disease often occurs naturally as part of the aging process, but it can also be a result of hereditary factors, a weakened immune system, an overused joint or an injury to the bone.?

Cervical spine arthritis often presents itself in the form of osteoarthritis – a degenerative disease characterized by the breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage. When cartilage breaks down in the spine, the vertebral bodies begin to rub together, resulting in pain and inflammation. Protective discs in between the vertebrae begin to deteriorate, too. ?In an effort to heal itself, the body grows extra bone around the vertebrae, called bone spurs, which can protrude into surrounding nerves and cause even more discomfort.

Symptoms of cervical spine arthritis can range from mild to severe and may become chronic or even disabling. These symptoms include:

• Pain or tenderness of the neck
• A throbbing sensation
• Limited range of motion
• A crunching feeling or sound of bone rubbing on bone

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Medical experts agree that the first step patients should take after being correctly diagnosed with cervical spine arthritis is to understand the types of treatments, therapies, and procedures that are available to them. If you’re experiencing pain, stiffness, tenderness or numbness of the neck, it may benefit you to take a look at our arthritis symptoms page, where you’ll find detailed information on arthritis of the spine.

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If you have been diagnosed with cervical spine arthritis or cervical rheumatoid arthritis and have tried other therapies with no success, it may be time for you to consider a minimally invasive procedure as a treatment option.? Our spine arthritis treatments page provides an overview of how our revolutionary outpatient procedure works to treat symptoms caused by arthritis of the spine.? Contact us today to receive a free MRI or CT scan review, and ask us how Laser Spine Institute (LSI) can help you reclaim your life.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.