Arthritis Of Cervical Spine And Headaches
Cervical osteoarthritis; Arthritis - neck; Neck arthritis; Chronic neck pain
Symptoms
Symptoms often develop slowly over time, but they may start or get worse suddenly. The pain may be mild, or it can be deep and so severe that you are unable to move.
You may feel the pain over the shoulder blade or it may spread to the upper arm, forearm, or (rarely) fingers.
The pain may get worse:
- After standing or sitting
- At night
- When you sneeze, cough, or...
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