SYNONYMS

Cervical Osteoarthritis
Cervical Degenerative Joint Disease
Cervical Arthritis
Cervical Spondylitis

SYMPTOMS

Stiffness and pain in the neck, shoulder or arms
Tingling, numbness, and/or weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Headache that may originate in the neck
Inability to fully turn the head or bend the neck
Lack of coordination and difficulty walking
Abnormal reflexes
Muscle spasms
Loss of control over bladder and bowel (incontinence)