Causes
- Dehydration of cervical discs
- bone spurs (osteophytes)
- ligament stiffening from natural wear and tear
Symptoms
- Chronic neck stiffness
- radiculopathy with numbness or weakness in arms and fingers
- vertigo or dizziness during head movement
Risk Factors
- Age above 50
- occupational neck strain
- prior neck trauma
- genetic tendency
