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Cervical spondylosis is age-related degeneration of the cervical spine — causing neck pain, arm symptoms and sometimes spinal cord compression (myelopathy).
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Cervical spondylosis is age-related degeneration of the cervical spine — causing neck pain, arm symptoms and sometimes spinal cord compression (myelopathy). Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029, 15+ years of clinical experience) evaluates cervical spondylosis at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center, 117 Lal Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province 44600, Nepal — evidence-based, medically reviewed.
Cervical spondylosis is age-related degeneration of the cervical spine including disc degeneration, osteophyte formation and facet joint arthritis. It's extremely common with aging but only causes symptoms in some. When it compresses nerve roots (radiculopathy) or spinal cord (myelopathy), it produces significant symptoms.
Weakness in specific muscles
Reduced reflexes
Management is individualized and discussed with benefits, limitations, and follow-up.
Gait disturbance (myelopathy)
Neurology
Cervical Spondylosis: Neck Pain, Radiculopathy and Myelopathy
Cervical spondylosis is age-related wear of neck vertebrae — causing neck pain, arm symptoms and sometimes spinal cord compression (myelopathy).
Health
Sleep Position and Neck Pain: Best Positions for Cervical Health
Sleep position affects neck pain — back and side sleeping with proper pillow support reduce cervical strain. Stomach sleeping is worst.
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Reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav • Last reviewed: 2026-11-10
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav
Consultant Neurologist & Headache Specialist • MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), FICN (Neurology), FCNV, FIHM • NMC 8029
This condition guide was medically reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav.
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