What are the signs of cervical spondylosis

The signs of cervical spondylosis are varied. Cervical spondylosis is mainly categorized into nerve root type, spinal cord type, vertebral artery type, and sympathetic type, and the signs are different according to different subtypes, such as decreased muscle strength and weakened reflexes. 1. Nerve root cervical spondylosis: manifested as neck and shoulder pain with upper extremity radiating pain, the main signs include decreased muscle strength of upper extremity, stiffness of finger movement, muscle spasm of neck with pressure pain, limited movement of upper extremity on the affected side, and positive pulling test and head pressing test, and the scope of lesions manifested in different parts according to the different nerve roots under pressure. 2. Spinal cord cervical spondylosis: manifested as numbness, stiffness of the limbs, feeling of stepping on cotton, etc., with the main signs of muscle weakness, sensory impairment, hyperreflexia of the limbs, and positive pathological signs such as Hoffman’s sign and Babinski’s sign. 3. vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis: manifested as dizziness, nausea, tinnitus, migraine, etc. The main signs are sudden vertigo and sudden collapse during cervical spine activities. 4. Sympathetic cervical spondylosis: there are mainly manifestations of sympathetic nerve inhibition or excitation, with many symptoms and few signs. If cervical spondylosis is diagnosed, it is recommended to take treatment under the guidance of a doctor as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition.