Neck cracking and grinding sounds stem from air bubbles in joints, ligament movement, or degeneration due to age. Typically not a major concern.
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Cervical Myelopathy Treatment
Based on the severity, cervical spondylotic myelopathy can be treated with nonsurgical and surgical approaches.
Cervical Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Cervical osteoarthritis presents with neck pain, stiffness, headaches, limited motion, and potential nerve-related numbness or weakness.
Cervical osteoarthritis treatment includes pain relief, exercise, and physical therapy. Severe cases might need surgery.
Cervical osteophytes, commonly arising from aging, can cause pain and limited mobility if they compress nerves or structures.
Cervical osteophytes lead to pain and numbness. Diagnosis includes imaging, physical examination, and treatment planning.
Cervical osteophytes treatment includes pain management, physiotherapy, and surgery for severe cases to relieve symptoms and restore function.
Cervical radiculopathy results from nerve compression in the neck, often due to herniated discs, aging, or injury.
Cervical Radiculopathy Symptoms
Cervical radiculopathy manifests as neck pain, tingling, and weakness radiating into the arm, caused by nerve root compression.
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