Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical stenosis is the narrowing of the spine in the neck. This can be caused by the normal “wear and tear” to the spine as a result of aging, while some patients are born with a narrow canal. It most commonly occurs in patients over the age of 50. Many patients have a history of trauma or injury that may have occurred in the past and can show symptoms much later. Symptoms include numbness, weakness, and pain in arms, balance and coordination issues, neck pain. Please see other terms (myelopathy, radiculopathy)