Cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis causes neck pain – often in the over 50s. A GP should check more serious cases affecting the spine.
Check if it's cervical spondylosis
Ageing causes wear and tear to muscles and bones – called cervical spondylosis.
Symptoms include:
- neck and shoulder pain or stiffness – that comes and goes
- headaches – often starting at the back of the neck
Exercise can ease cervical spondylosis symptoms
Neck pain can be helped with exercise and by improving your posture.