You have cervical spondylosis.
Bones in the neck (cervical spine) progressively degenerate as we grow older. Over time, arthritis of the neck (cervical spondylosis) may result from bony spurs and problems with ligaments and disks. The spinal canal may narrow (stenosis) and compress the spinal cord and nerves to the arms.
Cervical spondylosis usually causes electric-type shooting pains (due to nervous innervation when the nerve is impinged by a bony spur) and weakness in the arms, hands and fingers, and trouble walking due to weakness in the legs.
X-rays and/or MRI may show bone spurs and other abnormalities and reveal the extent of damage to the cervical spine.
Rest
Motrin or Advil
A cervical traction device
Hot and cold therapy
An exercise program which includes neck strengthening, neck and shoulder stretching and aerobic exercises.
Gentle massage and improving your posture may also help.
Surgery to remove bone spurs or disk material (decompression) may be appropriate if your symptoms don't improve in 6 weeks or if you have progressive neurological symptoms.
I recommend that you be examined in person by your primary care physician who may refer you to a neurologist depending upon the severity of your symptoms.
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