by Jay Skyler- Nicknamed The White Jimi Hendrix by Anahiem, California's Metalhead Radio, Jay is one of the 21st century's most dynamic and innovative guitarists and educators and is currently the lead vocalist and guitarist for Rock 'n' Roll Villain Society.
For the patient with rheumatoid arthritis, the effects of the arthritis on the cervical spine can vary from minimal symptoms to life threatening pressure on the spinal cord that requires complex surgery to stabilize the spine and reduce the pressure on the spinal cord.
Symptoms of Cervical Arthritis (Spondylosis) Neck and shoulder pain are the usual symptoms of cervical arthritis, with an intermittently stiff neck a common first sign of degeneration. The stiffness becomes more frequent and severe with time and leads to pain in the neck, and restricted mobility.