Head & Neck
Neck Arthritis
Symptoms, causes, and how Clearway specialists diagnose and treat neck arthritis.
Overview
What is Neck Arthritis?
Neck arthritis (cervical spondylosis) is age-related wear of the discs and facet joints of the neck. For many people it causes stiffness and aching; for others it can compress nerves and cause radiating pain.
Common symptoms
Neck stiffness, especially in the morning
Aching or burning pain in the neck and shoulders
Grinding sensation with movement
Headaches at the base of the skull
What causes it
Age-related degeneration of cervical discs and joints
Previous neck injury
Occupational or postural strain
How Clearway can help
Your care begins with a careful evaluation - history, examination, and imaging review - to confirm the source of your pain. From there, your specialist builds a plan that may include targeted interventional procedures, physical therapy, and coordinated medication management.
Botox TherapyFDA-approved preventive treatment for chronic migraine
Selective Nerve Blocktargets irritated cervical nerves
Epidural Steroid Injectionscalms inflamed cervical nerves
Headache Managementa complete program for chronic headache
This page is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. If your pain is severe, sudden, or accompanied by loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical care.