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Neck Arthritis Symptoms

Neck arthritis symptoms vary from person to person, but the most common complaints are neck pain and joint stiffness within the cervical spine. Someone who suffers from neck arthritis, also known as cervical osteoarthritis, might have trouble turning their head from side to side, or might feel pain radiating through the shoulders and down the arms.

Most people experience some level of cervical osteoarthritis after age 50. As we age, the cartilage that cushions the vertebrae in the neck can begin to degenerate, forcing the bones of the vertebrae together and potentially restricting the space in which nerve roots exit the spinal canal. This narrowing of the epidural space is called spinal stenosis. A herniated disc or bulging disc can also develop, and other parts of the spine can begin to irritate or pinch a nerve root.

In addition to neck pain and joint stiffness, patients who suffer from neck arthritis symptoms might also experience:

• Numbness or a tingling sensation in the shoulders and arms
• Loss of sensation in the arms
• Weakness in the arms
• Headaches that seem to originate in the back of the skull
• Loss of balance

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Most patients can manage less-severe symptoms of cervical spine arthritis through a course of conservative, or non-surgical, neck arthritis treatments. Over-the-counter or prescription pain medicine might also be used in combination with physical therapy or other conservative treatments like chiropractic therapy or an exercise regimen to strengthen the neck muscles. Sometimes, non-surgical treatment is not enough to alleviate chronic neck pain, and your doctor may present the option of spinal decompression surgery. This is a procedure designed to relieve the pain of neck arthritis by removing pressure from an impinged nerve.

The award-winning surgeons at Laser Spine Institute (LSI) have a variety of minimally invasive, outpatient procedures to treat neck arthritis symptoms and help you regain your life. Contact LSI for a free review of your MRI or CT scan, and to learn how a gentle endoscopic procedure can help you rediscover a life without pain.

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