This condition happens when your discs and other cartilage slowly break down, usually because of age. The symptoms of cervical spondylosis tend to get better with rest. They include:
- Neck stiffness and pain
- Headache that may originate in the neck
- Pain in the shoulder or arms
- Inability to fully turn the head or bend the neck, sometimes interfering with driving
- Grinding noise or sensation when the neck is turned