Neck Arthritis Symptoms

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Neck Arthritis Symptoms

Neck arthritis symptoms are caused by a degeneration of cartilage. On normal bones, cartilage allows easy movement at the joints. When arthritis begins to break down the cartilage between bones in the neck, eventually bones will rub on bones and the resulting friction causes irritation. Swelling often results, as well, and the initial pain is sometimes compounded if nearby nerves in the neck are pinched.

These occurrences cause a range of neck arthritis symptoms, including:

Pain
Numbness
Stiffness
Tingling

If nerves in the neck are pinched or compressed, the above symptoms can be felt not only in the neck but also in the shoulders, upper back, arms and even hands. Anytime a nerve is pinched, it can send pain signals throughout the whole length of the nerve, from the source of the compression to its end point, and everywhere in between. A pinched nerve in the neck, therefore, can result in symptoms that not only hinder range of motion in the neck, but also cause weakness in the arms and hamper fine motor skills in the hands. Fortunately, there is a range of treatments available for neck arthritis, also known as cervical arthritis. While none of the treatments can actually cure the disease, they can make symptoms tolerable. Simple techniques such as physical therapy, hot and cold compresses, over-the-counter medicines and more, are enough to make life comfortable for many sufferers. In other cases, more aggressive treatment is needed. If you are at this stage, you may want to consider treatment at Laser Spine Institute (LSI). We can treat neck arthritis symptoms related to nerve compression.

For more information, contact LSI today. We’ll review your MRI and CT scan to let you know if we can help.

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