What is spondylosis?
Spondylosis is degenerative osteoarthritis of the spine. In the neck it is called cervical spondylosis and in the lower back it is called lumbar spondylosis. It is most often age related but can occur following spinal surgery or injury to the vertebral column of the spine.
How do members experience spondylosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with spondylosis*
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Pain in hip(s)
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Stiffness in morning
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Pain
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Muscle pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for spondylosis*
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Who has spondylosis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 36 | |
| 40s | 92 | |
| 50s | 205 | |
| 60s | 232 | |
| 70+ | 105 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 94 | |
| Female | 575 |
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