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In its simplest possible form, spondylosis can be defined as arthritis of the spine. It is sequelae of the aging spine. Spondylosis can affect any/all regions of the spine, determining what symptoms you have. You can have spondylosis in your neck (cervical spondylosis), mid-back (thoracic spine), or low back (lumbar spondylosis).
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Dr. Susmit Naskar Spondylosis
What is Spondylosis? In its simplest possible form, spondylosis can be defined as arthritis of the spine. It is sequelae of the aging spine. Spondylosis can affect any/all regions of the spine, determining what symptoms you have. You can have spondylosis in your neck (cervical spondylosis), mid- back (thoracic spine), or low back (lumbar spondylosis).
What are the common symptoms in spondylosis? Neck (Cervical spine) 1) Pain that comes and goes 2) Morning neck or shoulder stiffness or a limited range of motion after getting out of bed 3) Neck or shoulder tenderness or numbness 4) Weakness or tingling in your neck, shoulders, arms, hands, or fingers 5) Headache in the back of your head 6) Loss of balance
Low back (Lumbar spine) 1) Pain that comes and goes 2) Morning low back stiffness after getting out of bed 3) Pain that decreases with rest or after exercise 4) Low back tenderness or numbness 5) Sciatica (mild to intense leg pain) 6) Difficulty walking
