Servant of God, persuer of the truth, Patriot, dog breeder. WWG1WGA (Please don't follow me if you are looking for a romantic hookup)
Yep, I have worn my body out working in factories and warehouses. It was the best I could do for the best pay and to keep health insurance on my kids. Now I'm paying for it.
Cervical spondylosis is a common, age-related condition involving degeneration of the cervical spine (neck), including the intervertebral discs, vertebrae, and joints. It is primarily caused by wear and tear over time, leading to disc dehydration, bone spur (osteophyte) formation, and narrowing of the spinal canal or nerve openings. While most people over 60 show signs of cervical spondylosis on imaging, many experience no symptoms.
Cervicalgia refers to neck pain localized in the cervical spine—the upper part of the spine in the neck region. It is a common condition, affecting approximately two-thirds of people at some point in their lives, and can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that limits movement.
Lumbar radiculopathy is a condition caused by compression or irritation of a nerve root in the lower
back, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that radiates down one or both legs. It is often referred to as sciatica when the sciatic nerve is involved, and is commonly caused by herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, bone spurs, or spondylolisthesis. Symptoms typically follow a dermatomal pattern—predictable areas of the leg affected based on the specific nerve root involved—and may include sharp, shooting, or burning pain, muscle weakness, and loss of reflexes.
