With cervical spondylosis it is possible to experience chest and back pain, but not all patients do. There are different types of cervical spondylosis depending on the tissues and structures involved, and symptoms vary from one type to another.
When the cervical intervertebral disc undergoes degenerative changes and compresses the nerve roots or spinal cord, it can cause a series of symptoms of nerve and spinal cord compression, which can cause pain and numbness in the neck and numbness in the upper limbs. The nerves that innervate the thoracic wall are also originated from the nerves next to the spinal column, and when the nerve roots are compressed, they can also cause pain in the chest and back.
If cervical spondylosis patients cause chest pain and back pain, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination in a timely manner, by the doctor targeted treatment, usually to avoid long standing, sedentary, maintain a good neck posture, pay attention to the neck of the cold to keep warm.