Cervical Spondylitis is pain in neck. Cervical spondylitis is a disorder in which there is abnormal wear on the cartilage and bones of the neck (cervical vertebrae). It is a common cause of chronic neck pain. This includes the disks or cushions between the neck vertebrae and the joints between the bones of the cervical spine. Everyday wear and tear may start these changes. People who are very active at work or in sports may be more likely to have them. The major risk factor is aging. By age 60, most women and men show signs of cervical spondylitis.

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.